Crowds are clashing in the east end of Glasgow.

13:41, 25 Jul 2026Updated 13:44, 25 Jul 2026

Protesters clash at Glasgow Green

Violent scenes have erupted in Glasgow Green amid an anti-immigration protest on Saturday.

Glasgow Live previously reported on the planned Unite the Clans rally, which urged supporters to meet at Glasgow Green in the city centre at noon today, July 25. At 11am, a counter-protest organised by the campaign group Stand Up To Racism kicked off at the park entrance, McLennan Arch.

Footage shows groups clashing with objects being thrown as violence erupted. Separating the two sides is a fence, which some far-right protesters reportedly trying to jump over to intimidate counter crowds, to which they retaliate by chanting “Nazi s*** off our streets”.

In footage shared with Glasgow Live, an unidentified object is launched into the air, aimed at counter demonstrators. We spoke with an eye-witness who said: “Tensions are definitely high between the anti immigration side and counter protestors, the fence around Glasgow Green is separating them as well as a police line on the grass.

“There’s definitely been some aggression from the anti-immigration side, I’ve seen drinks thrown at a police van and a fight that appeared to be between people from the opposing sides.

“There’s been a lot of verbal abuse thrown from both sides. I honestly did get scared when they started jumping the fence and running into the crowd but police managed to disperse that quickly.”

Yesterday, Chief Superintendent Emma Croft said: “Our role is to facilitate legitimate protest, protect the public and respond appropriately to any incidents that may arise.

“People have the right to express their views lawfully and we will act to keep people safe, protect communities and reduce the impact within the city.

“We continue to engage with organisers and work with our partners as we plan for events. Our combined focus being on supporting lawful activity and maintaining public safety.

“Policing in Scotland has strong relationships with the public and we are grateful for the ongoing support of our communities.”

Police Scotland has been approached for an update today.

More to follow on this.