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Protesters took action due to centre chiefs’ refusals to back a boycott of IsraelCredit: artworkersforpalestinescotland 4<\/p>\n Around 20 activists mounted a peaceful ‘sit-in’ after gaining access to the CCA in Glasgow city centreCredit: artworkersforpalestinescotland 4<\/p>\n Dozens more chanted as they stood outside the locked centreCredit: artworkersforpalestinescotland 4<\/p>\n Demonstrators held study groups outside after being blocked from entering the CCACredit: artworkersforpalestinescotland<\/p>\n A woman, 63, was arrested after allegations a police<\/a> officer was punched.<\/p>\n Hours earlier anti-Israel graffiti\u00a0was scrawled and paint hurled over the historic uni a mile away.<\/p>\n One demonstrator told The Scottish Sun: \u201cOne of the organisers managed went inside but was forcibly removed by security<\/a> guards.<\/p>\n \u201cThe doors were locked.<\/p>\n \u201cI think a delivery<\/a> guy opened them and 20 more got inside.<\/p>\n \u201cPolice moved in and told them nobody was leaving until they provided their personal details.<\/p>\n \u201cOutside a woman was dragged by three officers and put in the back of a van.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was a big line of police cars<\/a> down the street and drivers<\/a> were tooting their horns.\u201d<\/p>\n Art<\/a> Workers For Palestine<\/a> Scotland<\/a> urged supporters to descend on the city<\/a> centre culture hub after it was stopped from carrying out a five-day \u201cspontaneous programme takeover\u201d.<\/p>\n The group claimed activists were \u201ckettled\u201d by police after they skirted security to gain entry to a foyer as an “act of reclaiming”.<\/p>\n Five Glasgow University students have been on hunger strike for a week as they warn ‘we will not stop’ <\/p>\n Organisers wanted to create a “liberated zone of resistance, learning and artistic solidarity with Palestine”.<\/p>\n Dozens more blocked the entrance as crowds grew restless outside. A woman was seen being pulled by the arms by cops to a waiting marked van as a protester with a megaphone chased behind shouting: \u201cShame on you, Police Scotland<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n It is believed the arts centre was targeted because its board refused to back a boycott of Israel<\/a> and have supported streaming service MUBI which has links to a defence<\/a> technology company from the country.<\/p>\n At least eight police cars and vans were sent to the scene, with around six people wearing orange hi-vis vests with \u201cobserver\u201d on them watching on as a small group printed canvas banners using paint and rollers on the pavement.<\/p>\n Signs with \u201cFree Palestine\u201d, \u201cHypocrites Stink\u201d and \u201cAre you guys not embarrassed\u201d were stuck to the outside of the windows during the demonstration which began around noon yesterday.<\/p>\n Art Workers For Palestine Scotland claimed centre chiefs are “complicit in genocide” by refusing to boycott Israel and MUBI in an online statement.<\/p>\n It said: “CCA will never stop the work<\/a> of liberation.<\/p>\n “They are letting Israel in and shutting Palestine out.”<\/p>\n Other anti-Israel slogans and red triangles were daubed over Glasgow<\/a> Uni\u2019s\u00a0 19th-century Gilbert Scott building after it was attacked the previous night.<\/p>\n Activists are believed to have vandalised the country\u2019s second oldest learning centre over funding for arms firms supplying Israel.<\/p>\n A spokesman said: \u201cThe University<\/a> of Glasgow upholds the right to freedom of expression, including the right of staff and students<\/a> to engage in peaceful demonstrations.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, we do not tolerate criminal activities or those which interfere with the rights of others to go about their business<\/a> in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Police Scotland confirmed it had received a report of vandalism at the uni and lifted one person at the arts centre demo.<\/p>\n A spokesman said: \u201cWe received a report of a disturbance involving a large group on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.<\/p>\n \u201cOfficers attended and engaged with those present.<\/p>\n \u201cThe group later dispersed.<\/p>\n Read more on the Scottish Sun<\/p>\n![\"Protestors](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cca.jpg\")
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Some yelled at cops<\/a>, chanting “pigs aren’t workers \u2014 get a real job<\/a>” and “who do you protect, who do you serve?”.<\/p>\n