Police respond to large group of balaclava-clad protesters in Glasgow

Group gathered in Buchanan Street and made way towards Charing Cross

Police have responded to reports of a large group of protesters wearing balaclavas in Glasgow city centre.

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The group gathered in Buchanan Street in Glasgow city centre | AFP via Getty Images

Officers said they were made aware of the group which had gathered in Buchanan Street at around 4:20pm on Tuesday

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The group made their way through the city centre towards Charing Cross, where officers contained them to engage, maintain public safety and minimise disruption.

“They are in the process of being dispersed from the area and there was no wider risk to the public or disruption to travel networks.”

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