Further five men arrested over Glasgow Green anti-immigration protest

A further five men have been arrested in connection with an anti-immigration protest that took place in Glasgow in July.

Officers responded to “disorder, violence, intimidation and hate-motivated offences” in the city centre following planned demonstrations involving around 1,700 people on July 25.

Police chased and held back “Unite the Clans” demonstrators who ran towards an anti-fascist group, with many on both sides wearing masks.

Punches were thrown as the anti-immigration group approached anti-racism campaigners, while projectiles were thrown into the anti-racism crowd.

The disorder involving a group of approximately 100 people then moved into the city centre, and officers sealed off Oswald Street.

On Friday, police confirmed five men, aged 41, 39, 27, 23 and 22, were charged in connection with a range of offences, including assault and possession of offensive weapons.

They will all be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on later dates.

30 arrests have now been made in connection with the disorder.

A Police Scotland statement read: “Extensive enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information can call 101, quoting Operation Cornstarch, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up to encourage members of the public to submit information directly to officers.

“We would appeal to anyone with footage or photos of criminality related to the disorder to upload it using the online form here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT26S14-PO1.”