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| Glasgow police promise 'robust' inquiry after riot | Glasgow police promise 'robust' inquiry after riot |
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| Police have promised a “thorough and robust” inquiry after protesters against an Irish unity march sparked a riot in Glasgow. | Police have promised a “thorough and robust” inquiry after protesters against an Irish unity march sparked a riot in Glasgow. |
| Riot police, mounted officers, a force helicopter and dog units were used to help quell “significant disorder”. | Riot police, mounted officers, a force helicopter and dog units were used to help quell “significant disorder”. |
| The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, condemned the disorder. She tweeted: “What happened in Govan last night was utterly unacceptable.” | The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, condemned the disorder. She tweeted: “What happened in Govan last night was utterly unacceptable.” |
| She added: “I welcome Glasgow city council’s commitment to review the procedures around marches. Peaceful protest is a part of our democracy – violent and sectarian disruption is not.” | She added: “I welcome Glasgow city council’s commitment to review the procedures around marches. Peaceful protest is a part of our democracy – violent and sectarian disruption is not.” |
| Police said the planned march through the city’s Govan area, organised by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band, was met by hundreds of “disruptive” counter-demonstrators at about 7pm. | Police said the planned march through the city’s Govan area, organised by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band, was met by hundreds of “disruptive” counter-demonstrators at about 7pm. |
| Witnesses reported smoke bombs being used. The force said this had led to “significant disorder” around Govan Road, which was blocked by officers. | Witnesses reported smoke bombs being used. The force said this had led to “significant disorder” around Govan Road, which was blocked by officers. |
| Ch Supt Mark Hargreaves said: “Police Scotland has a duty to facilitate processions and any peaceful protest, but this kind of behaviour by persons demonstrating against the parade is utterly unacceptable. | Ch Supt Mark Hargreaves said: “Police Scotland has a duty to facilitate processions and any peaceful protest, but this kind of behaviour by persons demonstrating against the parade is utterly unacceptable. |
| “It is extremely disappointing to see people acting in this fashion, causing fear and alarm to members of the public as well as putting many people at risk. | “It is extremely disappointing to see people acting in this fashion, causing fear and alarm to members of the public as well as putting many people at risk. |
| “Police Scotland will undertake a thorough and robust inquiry, and take any necessary action against those found to have been causing disruption.” | “Police Scotland will undertake a thorough and robust inquiry, and take any necessary action against those found to have been causing disruption.” |
| The council tweeted a statement calling the events in Govan “unacceptable” and saying there had been too many similar incidents over the past year. | The council tweeted a statement calling the events in Govan “unacceptable” and saying there had been too many similar incidents over the past year. |
| It continued: “The council is clear that the law expects it to facilitate public processions; including those that some people oppose or find offensive. | It continued: “The council is clear that the law expects it to facilitate public processions; including those that some people oppose or find offensive. |
| “However, this cannot continue to be at the expense of the overwhelming majority of Glaswegians, who want nothing to do with these marches, or counter-protests. | “However, this cannot continue to be at the expense of the overwhelming majority of Glaswegians, who want nothing to do with these marches, or counter-protests. |
| “The city needs and wants fewer marches. We are prepared to consider any action that will protect communities from morons intent on bringing mayhem to the streets of our city.” | “The city needs and wants fewer marches. We are prepared to consider any action that will protect communities from morons intent on bringing mayhem to the streets of our city.” |
| Scotland’s justice minister, Humza Yousaf, tweeted: | Scotland’s justice minister, Humza Yousaf, tweeted: |
| Thank you to Police Scotland for dealing with this incident robustly - utterly depressing to see this divisive thuggery on our streets. Note Glasgow City Council will now take steps to review their procedures on marches & parades and take necessary actions to keep our City safe https://t.co/TuIUOD7zrR | Thank you to Police Scotland for dealing with this incident robustly - utterly depressing to see this divisive thuggery on our streets. Note Glasgow City Council will now take steps to review their procedures on marches & parades and take necessary actions to keep our City safe https://t.co/TuIUOD7zrR |
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