'Disruptive' demonstration held in Falkirk in response to Belfast knife attack
Police Scotland have issued a statement following the demonstration held in Falkirk town centre in response to a knife attack incident in Belfast this week.
Two police officers and three members of the public were injured during demonstrations in Glasgow on Tuesday evening and Police Scotland said three men, aged 31, 18 and 18, have been arrested and charged in connection with various offences.
In Falkirk a “disruptive but peaceful” demonstration took place and no arrests were made.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said: “Our priority is public safety and last night we had a conventional police response to demonstrations across the country.
“We understand the concerns people have about their communities and will always balance the right to freedom of expression with the need to tackle crime without fear or favour.
“In Glasgow people were attacked because of the colour of their skin. I would strongly condemn that offending and send a clear message there is no place for racism and violence in Scotland.”