Police close Glasgow streets after anti-migrant protesters gather

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

Police closed streets in Glasgow's East End after anti-migrant protesters gathered on Wednesday evening.

Police closed Parkhead Cross in Glasgow's East End on Wednesday evening following reports of a protest in the area. Glasgow Live reports that around two dozen protesters, most wearing balaclavas, were seen walking through the streets of Shettleston during the incident.

The outlets describe the event as an anti-migrant protest, though details of the nature of the gathering and the police response remain limited. No further details about arrests, injuries or how long the street closures remained in place have been reported.

How it is being reported

• Police clash with anti-migrant protesters in Glasgow's East End as roads closedA group of around two dozen protesters, most wearing balaclavas, were seen walking through the streets of Shettleston on Wednesday eveningGlasgow Live · 8 Oct, 05:43
• LIVE updates as police close streets in Glasgow's East End amid 'incident'Police have closed Parkhead Cross due to reports of a 'protest' in the East End of GlasgowGlasgow Times · 7 Oct, 20:09

In this story: Glasgow · Parkhead Cross · Shettleston · East End

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