Police Scotland announce number of arrests at UKIP and Trump protests
There were anti-Trump rallies in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, while in Glasgow anti-racists gathered to oppose a UKIP 'mass deportation' event.
At the latter, one person was arrested for allegedly obstructing police.
A teenager was arrested in Aberdeen due to outstanding warrants and a man was arrested in connection with an alleged assault.
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In Edinburgh, a woman was warned for threatening behaviour.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police officers took action at demonstrations and protest events across the country yesterday, Saturday, 26 July, 2025.
"In Aberdeen, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a number of outstanding warrants and will appear at court at a later date.
"A 56-year-old man will be subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal following an alleged assault in Aberdeen city centre.
"In Glasgow, a 49-year-old woman was arrested in connection with an alleged obstruction of the police following an incident in George Square. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
"A 50-year-old woman was issued with a Recorded Police Warning in connection with alleged threatening behaviour in Regent Terrace, Edinburgh."
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