A number of busy roads were blocked in Glasgow’s East End last night as around two dozen protesters, most wearing balaclavas, allegedly clashed with police in Shettleston
An individual being carried into the back of a police van (Image: UGC)
Police have clashed with anti-migration demonstrators in Glasgow’s East End as a number of roads were closed.
Footage circulating on social media shows approximately two dozen protesters, the majority concealing their faces with balaclavas, marching through Shettleston on Wednesday evening (October 7). They can be heard chanting ‘send them home’ and ‘we’ve had enough’, in what was purportedly a demonstration aimed at disrupting HMO operations.
Subsequent footage depicts officers wrestling with certain demonstrators and making arrests amid the confrontations.
Several roads were cordoned off to enable police to manage the ‘police incident’ shortly before 8pm, Glasgow City Council confirmed.
A spokesperson informed The National in a statement issued at 7:56pm: “Due to an ongoing police incident, traffic is not currently permitted to pass through Parkhead Cross.
“This affects Tollcross Road, Duke Street. Westmuir Street and Springfield Road.”
“Emergency services are in attendance. Road users are advised to avoid this area until further notice.”
Police clashing with protesters (Image: X)
The Daily Record has identified the precise location of the disturbances as the junction of three roads in Shettleston. The troubling incidents are believed to have occurred at the intersection of Gallowgate, Duke Street, and Tollcross Road.
Authorities have yet to release official details regarding the number of arrests made, whether any demonstrators remain in police custody, or the charges they face.