Angry protestors faced off against a large police presence as they gathered outside the normally quiet and peaceful Forth Valley Sensory Centre on Thursday night.

The premises, in Redbrae Road, Camelon – just a few hundred yards away from Falkirk Sheriff Court – was hosting a meeting of Forth Valley Palestine Solidarity Network at 8.30pm.

The event was advertised as a chance to “break the silence and come together in support of the Palestinian people”.

However, a large number of objectors – some reportedly from “far right” groups – gathered outside the centre to make their feelings clear about what they thought of the support being shown for Palestine.

Police Scotland attended the event as the protestors gathered outside the Sensory Centre (Picture: Submitted)

placeholder image — Police Scotland attended the event as the protestors gathered outside the Sensory Centre (Picture: Submitted)

Police officers were present during the entire event, taking up position in front of the centre entrance.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On the evening of Thursday, February 12, officers were in attendance at a protest on Redbrae Road, Falkirk. There were no arrests.”

Grangemouth MP Brian Leishman took part in the meeting and was subjected to angry protests along with other participants.

He said: “It is important to understand a genocide continues to take place in the Occupied Palestinian Territories every day. Event organisers the Antonine Friendship Link, Forth Valley Palestine Solidarity Network and others have been at the forefront locally in highlighting the persecution, oppression and atrocities Palestinians are the victim of.

Protestors made their feelings clear about what they thought of the support the group at the Sensory Centre was showing Palestine (Picture: Submitted)

“Last year, I visited the West Bank and saw for myself the various other types of genocide Israel is committing. I was keen to speak about my time there because it is important for people to be informed and the event itself was extremely well attended.

“Contrast that with those protesting outside on the night. Vile abuse, misinformed opinions and acts of aggression are the products of the divisive politics of hate Some protestors donned balaclavas or face coverings.

"I will not speculate as to why but it does beg the question – why do this if their actions are not steeped in hate? We cannot allow the politics of hate to take hold in our communities.

"Instead, we should work together to redistribute power and wealth in society, to deliver social justice and create a fairer UK.”