Man charged with assault to endangerment of life after Glasgow Green protests clash

A man has been charged in connection with a number of alleged assaults as part of the ongoing investigation into the Glasgow Green protests earlier this year.

Officers responded to “disorder, violence, intimidation and hate-motivated offences” in the city centre following planned demonstrations involving around 1,700 people on July 25.

Police chased and held back “Unite the Clans” demonstrators who ran towards an anti-fascist group, with many on both sides wearing masks.

Punches were thrown as the anti-immigration group approached anti-racism campaigners, while projectiles were thrown into the anti-racism crowd.

Helicopters circled the park, one of the city’s busiest, as police managed to separate the groups.

Disorder involving a group of approximately 100 people then moved into the city centre, and officers sealed off Oswald Street.

The force has confirmed that arrest number 17 has been made in connection with the violent scenes.

Officers arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with four assaults, including one with endangerment to life and one with an offensive weapon. He has also been charged with a breach of the peace.

Operation Cornstarch, which was launched following the unrest, is still ongoing with detectives urging members of the public to come forward with information.