Thousands of demonstrators have turned out at protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh in the aftermath of violence across England.
Around 1,000 people have occupied George Square in Glasgow flying Anti-fa banners, Say No to Racism placards and trade union flags.
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It is believed hundreds have turned out to a similar demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament, in Edinburgh.
Demonstrators chanted: “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here.”
Two police vans stationed at each end of the rally, with a small number of uniformed cops watching on.
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Charlotte Ahmed, of Stand Up To Racism, said: “This is us showing we are the majority.
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“Fascists will not be welcome in our towns and cities and on our streets.
“We are showing solidarity with all people.
“We will not allow racists and fascists to divide us.
“We send solidarity from Glasgow to all those people who have had to endure riots and setting buildings on fire.
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“They are the minority and we will defeat them.”
Two men carrying an “asylum frauds out” sign and a megaphone were cornered by dozens of anti-fascists protesters in George Square.
They drowned them out with chants of “Nazi scum off our streets” as a line of police separated them.
Protesters could be heard to chant: “Tommy Robinson, you disgrace – get a milkshake in your face.”
The former EDL leader has claimed he plans to visit Scotland ahead of a day of far right action on September 10.
On Friday night peaceful demonstrations took place in Paisley, and Bathgate, West Lothian, among other locations.
