Traffic was brought to a standstill on Royston Road after demonstrators gathered following an alleged sexual assault in the area.
A busy Glasgow road was temporarily blocked by protesters on Friday evening following the arrest and court appearance of a man charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the area.
A crowd gathered outside Royston Library before marching to Royston Road, where demonstrators blocked traffic for around 30 minutes.
Police diverted vehicles while the road remained closed near the M8 on-slip before officers negotiated with protesters to move further along the road, allowing traffic to resume shortly after 7pm.
Videos and pictures shared on social media showed protesters in front of police vehicles while chanting slogans including “Enough is enough” outside a property.
Posts shared online by people attending the demonstration described it as a “peaceful protest” organised to express concerns about the safety of women and children in the area.
One social media post read: “The Royston community took to the streets to say enough is enough as they expressed their concerns about the safety of women and children.”
However, footage from the scene appeared to show a smashed window at a property in Royston Square.
The Glasgow Times reported that one unidentified person threw the brick before others attempted to access the front door of the property but were stopped by police.
The demonstration follows the arrest and charging of 40-year-old Mohamed Raouf Mezahdi in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the Royston area.
He appeared in private at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday, July 2, where he made no plea.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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