EIGHT more people have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into disorder in Glasgow city centre following a far-right protest at Glasgow Green.
Police Scotland said six men aged 22, 30, 30, 32, 42 and 53, along with a 35-year-old woman, have been charged with offences including assault, possession of an offensive weapon, hate crime and breach of the peace.
All seven adults are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
A 14-year-old boy has also been arrested in connection with the investigation. He will be reported to the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration over an alleged hate crime offence.
The arrests form part of Operation Cornstarch, launched after significant disorder followed a protest organised by far-right group Unite the Clans in and around the city centre on Saturday, July 25.
A counter-demonstration also took place, with the groups clashing.
Police said 18 people had previously been arrested in connection with offences linked to the disorder. Extensive enquiries remain ongoing as officers continue to identify those involved.
Chief superintendent Stevie Dolan said the latest arrests should make clear that people involved in violence, anti-social behaviour or disorder would be brought to justice.
“People have a right to peaceful protest,” he said. “Our main role is to prevent crime and disorder, whether that criminality is from people who are part of a protest group, counter protesters or passers-by disrupting a protest.”
He said the disorder had had a “significant impact” on communities, businesses and police officers.
“It will not be tolerated and anyone involved should expect to be identified and arrested,” he added.
Police Scotland said there would be “no tolerance” for people who pretend to be taking part in peaceful protest while intending to cause disorder.
A Major Incident Public Portal has been established to allow members of the public to submit information directly to officers. Police are appealing for anyone with photographs or video footage of alleged criminality linked to the disorder to upload it through the portal.
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting Operation Cornstarch. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The latest arrests follow previous charges in connection with the July disorder, including allegations of assault, offensive weapon offences and breach of the peace.
