Rival protesters clashed in Glasgow city centre on Saturday after thousands gathered for an anti-racism rally, as similar demonstrations took place in Belfast and Derry following days of violent unrest across Northern Ireland.
The clashes broke out between the anti-racism demonstrators and counter-protesters, according to the Sky News report. The rally had drawn large numbers into the city centre, with both groups confronting each other.
“Rival protesters clashed in Glasgow as thousands attended anti-racism rallies across the UK”
In Northern Ireland, large crowds assembled in Belfast and Derry for anti-racism rallies linked to a knife attack that had sparked several days of violent unrest. Politicians described the United Against Racism protest in Belfast as the biggest ever seen in the city. Demonstrators applauded speeches condemning racist violence and intimidation, Channel 4 News reported.
The protests come amid heightened tensions across the UK, with the Glasgow rally turning into a flashpoint between rival factions. No details of arrests or injuries in Glasgow have been released, though the scene was described as rowdy.
In Belfast, the atmosphere was markedly different, with crowds applauding speakers who condemned violence. The contrast between the two cities highlights the varying responses to the recent unrest.