Boys, 14 and 15, arrested

BOYS aged 14 and 15 were the latest to be arrested after a protest sparked a riot in Glasgow.

Police said the total number of arrests following the disorder after an Irish unity march now stood at six. The two boys, plus men aged 20 and 30, were arrested on Friday.

It follows the earlier arrests of a 37-year-old and 21-year-old man in connection with the disorder.

Police say they will be “relentless” in bringing justice to those responsible.

POLICE have made four further arrests after a protest against an Irish unity march sparked a riot in Glasgow.

Mounted officers were used to quell disorder in Govan on August 30, when a planned procession organised by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band was met by hundreds of counterdemonstrators.

Police Scotland said two men aged 30 and 20 and two boys aged 14 and 15 were arrested on Friday and will appear at court at a later date.

It follows the earlier arrests of a 37-year-old and 21-yearold man in connection with the disorder.

Detective Inspector Peter Sharp said: “These arrests are testament to our relentless pursuit of bringing to justice those responsible for carrying out large-scale disorder in the streets of Govan.

“Officers have been working tirelessly in the community, gathering intelligence and reviewing CCTV footage to reveal the perpetrators of this campaign of disorder.

“We will not stop until every one of them is identified, charged and brought to justice and I hope that today’s arrests send an unequivocal message of our intent and our commitment to our communities.”

Police Scotland has set up a dedicated, confidential email address for members of the public to send information, video footage or images relating to the disorder.

The address is OperationPindot@scotland.pnn.police.uk, while anonymous calls can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The violence happened during a pre-organised Republican “Irish Unity March” march when marchers clashed with Loyalists – many dressed all in black and wearing balaclavas – who were staging a counter protest.