Counter-protesters attend a far-right march in George Square. (EPA Images pic)LONDON: Police in Scotland said Saturday officers had arrested 15 people while responding to "significant disorder" after anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters staged rival demonstrations in the west coast city of Glasgow.The city has seen a series of protests around immigration in recent years that have sometimes turned violent, in a trend mirrored in towns and cities in neighbouring England."Police Scotland has arrested 15 people while responding to incidents of disorder in relation to planned protest activity," the force said.A large group had left the initial site of the clashes and were causing "further disorder" in the city centre, the statement added.Officers made arrests for assault, possession of offensive weapons and other public order offences, said police.Unverified footage posted on social media Saturday showed scuffles between the two rival groupings near Glasgow city centre.Police, including officers on horses, could been seen intervening, with demonstrators on both sides wearing masks.Anti-immigration group Unite The Clans Scotland had advertised a protest at Glasgow Green starting at noon under the banner "save our women and children" and "protect our future".The Stand Up To Racism organisation held a counter-demonstration, saying it was "opposing the far right in Glasgow".The city is currently hosting the Commonwealth Games. Police intervened as hundreds of activists gathered on Glasgow Green on Saturday.
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