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Daily Record
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
UKIP leader blasted for filming unresponsive man on Glasgow street
Nick Tenconi shared a clip of the man - who was on the ground and appeared to be unresponsive - near to St Enoch Square in Glasgow city centre. UKIP's leader has been blasted on social media after posting footage of a vulnerable man he found passed out on a Glasgow street. Nick Tenconi shared a clip of the man - who was on the ground and appeared to be unresponsive - near to St Enoch Square in the city centre on Sunday (July 27). As Glasgow Live reports, the UKIP leader was in the city for a "mass deportation" rally, which was met by counter-protesters. Tenconi claims in the post that he stopped after spotting the man 'lying unconscious in the street', and he continued to film the man while he waited for an ambulance to arrive. In the video, he says: "I just don't understand people just walking by. I've been trying to assist this man for 10 minutes - on the phone to 999. I don't get it. People just walking by, they don't care. "It's unacceptable. You've got to help people, guys." The clip, which has been viewed over half a million times, was slammed by supporters and critics alike, with some branding the move a 'new low'. One person wrote: "Wow filming him for clicks and engagement. You earned top stars in the virtue signalling league today mate. All praise your virtue and compassion." Another added: "New low - filming an unconscious guy for engagement." A third said: "You really have to question both the ethics and political instincts of somebody who would film and upload this. What the hell are you doing?" A fourth wrote: "I actually did the same thing a couple of weeks ago - didn't film it (with my 2nd phone,) didn't publish my do goodery on the internet. Just spent a few minutes of my time to help. That's all. If hope if I was in that position, someone would help me, not post my predicament on X." Tenconi hit back at people who accused him of "taking advantage of a vulnerable person," in a statement defending his actions. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He said he checked if the man was breathing before following the instructions given by 999 operators who advised against placing him in the recovery position and asked someone to 'get a defibrillator' while he stayed with him. The UKIP leader added: "People like me don't care about being liked", and says he decided to film to highlight that no one else stopped to help the man. Tenconi added: "Maybe those who disapprove of the video should question why I made it rather than be so quick to judge and slander. "As for my justifications for filming., I've explained this very clearly in the caption of the video on X. I am disgusted that many people walked past and didn't stop to help. The video highlights how desensitised and accepting many people in Glasgow are of violence, crime, and not loving thy neighbour. "I knew how many people would see that video and when the paramedic was asking me to wait with the man, I took 20 seconds to highlight this. "I do not regret showing the man's face, I hope that someone who knows the man sees the video and does something to help him. Maybe this is the wake up call — his friends and family need to do the right thing."
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Politics
- Leader Live
No arrests made at anti-Trump demonstrations, police say
A 50-year-old woman was issued with a recorded police warning in connection with alleged threatening behaviour at a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday, but no arrests were made, according to Police Scotland. In Glasgow, a woman aged 49 was arrested at a 'mass deportation rally' led by Ukip's Nick Tenconi, which was met by a counter-protest in George Square. The woman, who was a counter-protester, was arrested in connection with an alleged obstruction of the police and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Police Scotland said two arrests were made in Aberdeen at 'other events' on Saturday, but not at a huge anti-Trump demonstration in the city. A spokesperson said the force 'took action at demonstrations and protest events' but did not make any arrests at Trump rallies across the country. In Aberdeen, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a number of outstanding warrants and will appear in court at a later date, according to Police Scotland. A 56-year-old man will be the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal after an alleged assault in Aberdeen city centre. Police Scotland said they could not give further details.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
No arrests made at anti-Trump demonstrations, police say
A 50-year-old woman was issued with a recorded police warning in connection with alleged threatening behaviour at a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday, but no arrests were made, according to Police Scotland. In Glasgow, a woman aged 49 was arrested at a 'mass deportation rally' led by Ukip's Nick Tenconi, which was met by a counter-protest in George Square. The woman, who was a counter-protester, was arrested in connection with an alleged obstruction of the police and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Police Scotland said two arrests were made in Aberdeen at 'other events' on Saturday, but not at a huge anti-Trump demonstration in the city. A spokesperson said the force 'took action at demonstrations and protest events' but did not make any arrests at Trump rallies across the country. In Aberdeen, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a number of outstanding warrants and will appear in court at a later date, according to Police Scotland. A 56-year-old man will be the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal after an alleged assault in Aberdeen city centre. Police Scotland said they could not give further details.
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
No arrests made at anti-Trump demonstrations, police say
A 50-year-old woman was issued with a recorded police warning in connection with alleged threatening behaviour at a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday, but no arrests were made, according to Police Scotland. In Glasgow, a woman aged 49 was arrested at a 'mass deportation rally' led by Ukip's Nick Tenconi, which was met by a counter-protest in George Square. The woman, who was a counter-protester, was arrested in connection with an alleged obstruction of the police and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Police Scotland said two arrests were made in Aberdeen at 'other events' on Saturday, but not at a huge anti-Trump demonstration in the city. A spokesperson said the force 'took action at demonstrations and protest events' but did not make any arrests at Trump rallies across the country. In Aberdeen, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a number of outstanding warrants and will appear in court at a later date, according to Police Scotland. A 56-year-old man will be the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal after an alleged assault in Aberdeen city centre. Police Scotland said they could not give further details.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
No arrests made at anti-Trump demonstrations, police say
In Glasgow, a woman aged 49 was arrested at a 'mass deportation rally' led by Ukip's Nick Tenconi, which was met by a counter-protest in George Square. The woman, who was a counter-protester, was arrested in connection with an alleged obstruction of the police and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. People take part in a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US consulate in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA) Police Scotland said two arrests were made in Aberdeen at 'other events' on Saturday, but not at a huge anti-Trump demonstration in the city. A spokesperson said the force 'took action at demonstrations and protest events' but did not make any arrests at Trump rallies across the country. In Aberdeen, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a number of outstanding warrants and will appear in court at a later date, according to Police Scotland. A 56-year-old man will be the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal after an alleged assault in Aberdeen city centre. Police Scotland said they could not give further details.
