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Kenmure Street LIVE: Glasgow residents gather to block UK Border Agency allegedly attempting to deport neighbours

Crowds of locals have gathered to stop a neighbour from being taken away for alleged deportation.

The crowds have gathered on Kenmure Street, with many surrounding the van holding their neighbour, and one person lying underneath it to stop it leaving.

Follow here for all updates on this ongoing incident.

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Kenmure Street protest RECAP: Police release two men detained by immigration officials

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf tweeted: “I am disappointed that out of 8 Home Office Ministers none of them could make themselves available to speak to me.

“Having spoken to the DG for Home Office in Scotland I have urged him to abandon the forced removal. He will consider next steps & I have requested an update.”