Stand Up To Racism have bashed alleged “Nazi salutes” made during a far-right protest in Glasgow Green.
“Nazi salutes” pictured at a far-right protest in Glasgow Green, which clashes between opposing groups, have been slammed by anti-racist activists.
Ugly scenes broke out at the demonstration attended by around 1700 people organised by the Unite the Clans group at 11am on Saturday after protestors clashed with a counter-demo arranged by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) and Women Against The Far Right. Police Scotland have so far arrested 15 people with incidents of disorder.
The offences include acts of violence, possession of weapons, breach of the peace, obstruction, resisting arrest disorder, intimidation and hate motivated offences. Photographs from the rally show attendees, some of which wearing balaclavas, performing what appear to be Nazi salutes.
The gestures have been pictured being made amid Scotland and Union Jack flags.
One of the organisers of the counter-protest, SUTR, have bashed the scenes online. In a statement released on their social media platforms they said: “Multiple Nazi salutes openly on display” before going on to slam those involved in the far-right protest.
Extensive enquiries are underway into the disorder and officers will be reviewing CCTV, mobile phone and dashcam footage, and capturing statements to identify those responsible.
Chief Superintendent Emma Croft earlier hit out at those attendees and promised those involved in the disorder to expect a police presence at their homes.
She said: “The level of disorder, violence and intimidation we saw in Glasgow on Saturday was nothing short of disgraceful.
“People have the right to express their views lawfully and to protest peacefully, however the behaviour we saw from those involved in the disorder was not legitimate protest but rather acts of aggression to cause fear in our communities.
“A significant investigation is already underway and my message is clear – if you were involved in these deplorable acts, you should expect our officers to be knocking on your door.
“We understand how concerning witnessing the disorder must have been and we would urge any members of the public with information, including mobile phone and dashcam footage, to please pass this on to us.
“We will continue to have a visible policing presence in the city centre and surrounding areas. Anyone with any concerns can approach our officers out on patrol who will be happy to assist.”
A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has now been set up to encourage members of the public to submit information directly to officers. Those with footage or photos of criminality related to the disorder in Glasgow on Saturday are encouraged to upload it using the online form here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT26S14-PO1
Information can also be passed to Police Scotland via 101 quoting Operation Cornstarch. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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