Glasgow counter-protest against 'Great British National Strike'
On Saturday, far-right coalition "The Great British National Strike" organised a series of events across the UK, with six Scottish cities and one town targeted.
The group, which has just shy of 90,000 Facebook followers, opposes illegal immigration, net zero and two-tier justice, among other issues.
(Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Groups in Scotland organised three counter-protests to the events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee.
In Glasgow, Stand Up To Racism was joined by Glasgow Trades Council, Cabaret Against Hate Speech and the Afghan Human Rights Foundation at the counter-protest at Buchanan Steps from around 10am on Saturday.
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The counter-protesters were seen drowning out the far-right group with chants such as "there are many, many more of us than you" and "fascist scum off our streets".
The National understands some clashes between the groups have taken place, with police moving people from Buchanan Steps to outside Buchanan Galleries.
(Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Protesters from The Great British National Strike could be seen waving Union Jack flags and holding signs such as "Free Tommy Robinson".
As of 1.15pm, the protest is still taking place.
Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.
This is a live incident and we will bring you more when we have it.
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