http://news.stv.tv/scotland/137272-police-ensure-protest-march-goes-off-peacefully/A group of right-wing demonstrators have been prevented by police from attending an anti-fascist rally where Scotland's political and religious leaders were speaking.
Strathclyde Police confirmed that around 70 Scottish Defence League (SDL) members had met up and held a "static" protest at the corner of Cambridge Street and Sauchiehall Street before being dispersed.
Some of the group were loaded on to buses as part of police plans to ensure there was no threat to public safety.
There were reports of minor skirmishes in the city centre resulting in five arrests, but the demonstrations passed without any major incidents.
Around 1,500 anti-fascist campaigners attended a Scotland United rally in Glasgow Green in response to SDL plans for an "anti-Islamic" march to the city’s Central Mosque.
The Glasgow Green rally was attended by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Tory leader Annabel Goldie and Reverend Ian Galloway.
It was followed by a march through the city centre, culminating in a minute's silence at George Square for victims of racial violence.
The SDL is an offshoot of the English Defence League which has been involved in confrontations between opponents and police.
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