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Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
TL;DR
Three men were arrested in Glasgow following violent unrest and racist assaults linked to a knife attack in Belfast. The incident resulted in injuries to five people, including two police officers.
Key points
- Three men arrested in Glasgow after unrest and racist assaults
- Violence linked to a knife attack in Belfast
- Five people injured, including two police officers
- Hadi Alodid charged with attempted murder in Belfast
- Alleged attacker granted refugee status in 2023
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Three men have been arrested and charged following disorder and racist assaults in Glasgow after a knife attack in Belfast on Monday night.
Police Scotland said five people were injured, including two police officers, after hundreds of people wearing masks marched through the city centre on Tuesday evening.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said people were "attacked because of the colour of their skin".
It came as violence broke out in Belfast on Tuesday after Hadi Alodid, from Sudan, was charged with the attempted murder of Steven Ogilvy in the city.
The Home Office said the alleged attacker entered the UK in 2023 and was given refugee status.
A court in Belfast heard that the victim had lost his left eye, has damage to his right eye, and injuries to his neck and back.
Alodid was remanded in custody.
Police Scotland said three members of the public were injured during the disorder in Glasgow.
Three men – two aged 18 and one aged 31 – were arrested and charged in connection with various offences in the city during the evening.
Officers also attended a number of smaller, but peaceful demonstrations in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Perth, Ayr and Paisley, and no arrests were made.
ACC Waddell said Police Scotland were "prepared to deal with any escalation in disorder" over the coming days.
He added: "Officers responded to disorder and violence, including incidents in Glasgow where members of the public were attacked because of the colour of their skin. Officers were also attacked.
"I would strongly condemn that offending and send a clear message that there is no place for racism and violence in Scotland.
"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."
Widespread violence took place in Belfast on Tuesday evening.
Houses, cars and a bus were set on fire and all public transport was suspended in the city.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had requested "mutual aid" from other forces across the UK.
Police Scotland said it would support arrangements, which could see officers from the force deployed if necessary.
In Glasgow, demonstrators with their faces covered chanted and carried Union flags and banners.
Q&A
What caused the unrest in Glasgow after the Belfast knife attack?
The unrest in Glasgow was triggered by a knife attack in Belfast, leading to violent protests and racist assaults.
How many people were injured during the Glasgow unrest?
Five people were injured during the unrest in Glasgow, including two police officers.
Who was charged with attempted murder in the Belfast incident?
Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, was charged with the attempted murder of Steven Ogilvy in Belfast.
What is known about the alleged attacker in the Belfast knife attack?
The alleged attacker, Hadi Alodid, entered the UK in 2023 and was granted refugee status.
