Protesters and counter-protesters were kept apart by police in Glasgow

Pictures show police averting clash between protesting groups in Glasgow

These pictures show police diverting possible conflict in Glasgow.

By Joe Cawthorn

Published 14th Jun 2020, 13:34 BST

Updated 14th Jun 2020, 15:08 BST

Police in Glasgow were able to avert a clash between people calling for the removal of a statue of Metropolitan Police founder Robert Peel and counter protesters.

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Those looking to see the statue removed were forced back up North Hanover Street by police. Photo: SNS

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A police helicopter was deployed and could be seen flying over the city centre. Photo: SNS

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