Man arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Glasgow

Demonstrators gathered in George Square and could be seen flouting social distancing regulations.

Man arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Glasgow Police Scotland

A man has been arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in Glasgow city centre.

Demonstrators gathered in George Square from noon on Saturday and could be seen flouting social distancing regulations.

Police said one man was arrested in connection with an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act and a breach of the regulations.

The protest was organised by the Scotland Against Lockdown group, which organises events on social media.

The group also plans to “march for freedom” through Edinburgh from Holyrood to the First Minister’s residence at Bute House on Monday.

Police Scotland has urged members of the public not to attend that march.

Under current Scottish Government coronavirus regulations, marches and protests are not allowed.

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