Officers were rushed to George Square after a clash between a Loyalist group which announced it was 'protecting' Glasgow's monuments and protesters believed to be calling for the removal of statue. 

Hundreds of people gathered in George Square from 12pm on Sunday in order to "protect" the Glasgow's monument organised by the Loyalist Defence League. 

In the streets surrounding George Square bystanders taunted police and approached police horses before being moved along by officers.

Another group of protesters who are believed to be calling for the removal of a statue of Robert Peel made its way down North Hanover Street in the city when they overtook the police escort and began running towards George Square.

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Videos show counter-protesters then begin running towards the group before police were able to get in between the two.

Missiles could be seen flying between the two groups, according to Press Association, as police formed a line across the street with their batons drawn.

Officers, including a mounted force, were rushed in to separate the groups.

A police helicopter was deployed and could be seen flying over the city centre.

One member of a group of people seen taunting horses, when asked what was happening, said “this f****g black lives matter is happening, that’s what’s happening.”

Chief Superintendent Alan Murray said: “Police Scotland can confirm that officers were aware of a disturbance near George Square, Glasgow today.

“At this time the incident does not appear to be connected to a Black Lives Matter protest.”