Susan Aitken

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Many of the protesters wore masks in order to remain at The Event

hundreds of people Are staging an anti-racism rally in Glasgow City centre, in spite of appeals to participate that way because of the blocking constraints.

justice Minister Humza Yousaf , The City Council and Police Scotland urged The Public to rally, for the Say no To racism demonstration.

clashes erupted in the last few weeks, from an extreme right-wing group on Wednesday.

As a result, there is a heavy Police presence on The Square .

It was there were no early reports of any difficulties, and the small group of about 50 supporters, apart from The Demonstration of Officers .

Police arrived on George Square early Saturday

Separately, a group of protesters from The Green Brigade, a group of ultras, which is the follow Celtic football Club " - lined by the Police in the middle of The Square .

Anti-racism protesters, who will be singing outside the post chain: "Let it go. "

elsewhere, a protest is to be held at The Statue of Henry Dundas in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh.

And the loyalists-Defence-League-staging is a "protection of the statues" - demonstration on the Paisley War Memorial .

Police broke up The Rally by a small group of loyalists gathered in George Square .

On Friday, Ch Supt Hazel Hendren, divisional commander, said: "Please come on George Square . "

She Said : "The blocking restrictions remain in force, and people should leave their homes only for very limited purposes.

"Everyone who wants to protest, You should find another way to do this, keeps all safe. We work with partners, including Glasgow City Council to make our roads safer.

"The appalling scenes we have witnessed in George Square Are completely unacceptable and a robust policing response is in place for each, the causes, the intention of violent interference. "

at least six people were arrested on Wednesday following scenes with the inscription "shame" of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon .

Far-right loyalists targeted a rally in The City , the George Square , the appeal was for the improvement of living conditions for Refugees .

A Number of speakers at the anti-racism rally

Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins said on Thursday that the Police from Scotland Are "absolutely committed to the respect for the rights of peoples to freely and peacefully Express their opinions".

Humza Yousaf tweeted: "message from Scot Govt, Glasgow CC & Police is fully geared - to-mass outdoor gatherings Are illegal, if You visit, You risk your health &the health of those You love. to be

"If You expect trouble, arrested & spend Time In a prison cell. "

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken said: "Please don't come to George Square Tomorrow - You will be yourself and others in danger.

"We Are at a crucial point in our journey out of lockdown, and it remains the case that it is not safe to gather in large crowds.

"I understand that many want their voices to be heard. But, for now, I urge You to find alternative ways to do this.

"In normal times, everyone has a right to protest lawfully. It is a Foundation of our democracy and a proud tradition in Glasgow.

"But only now, only for this Short Time , please stay safe, keep others safe and stay Away . "

'Positive anti-racism message,'

organizers said The Rally would "send a Positive anti-racist message from Glasgow's George Square to The World ".

Ruby deer, from Glasgow, said Stand Up To racism: "In a time of the anti-racist movement grows in size and strength that we need to work more, to grow, to take root, in each area, and build with everyone saying that Black Lives matter, to believe from unions, groups and all the equality activists to defeat racism in Scotland.

"Glasgow is a proud history of Standing Up against racism. The protest will come together to send a clear message to The World - Refugees Are welcome in this city, black lives matter. "

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Source of news: bbc.com