FAR-RIGHT loyalists in Glasgow have announced plans to demonstrate in Glasgow today ... shortly before evicted asylum seekers hold a rally.
The National Defence League (NDL) will host an event in George Square from 5pm this evening to "make a stand" and "protect the Cenotaph".
But the protest is due to take place shortly before activists from Glasgow No Evictions also take to the city centre at 6pm.
The group plans to hold a "peaceful demonstration" for those who have been "refused food in hotels" and forced into the street.
In a post on social media, organisers from the NDL wrote: "Another attempt by the extreme left’s rent a mob Antifa to bring division and anarchy to this countries streets.
"While the politicians sit idly by and the police have their hands tied by the powers that be. It will again fall on the Glaswegian public to make the stand.
WATCH: Loyalist demonstrators clash with police in George Square
"All that can attend are welcome. Usual drills do not engage, we are there to protect the memorial to The Fallen, The Cenotaph. "Allow Police Scotland to do their job.
"Anyone attending please adhere to the above request. Do not bring discredit to the city, the veterans or any organisation you may represent."
The protests come just days after clashes broke out between Loyalist demonstrators and police in George Square. A photographer was assaulted and abused by racist thugs during the event.
READ MORE: George Square: Photographer speaks out on 'racial abuse' at protest
Organisers from Glasgow No Evictions wrote: "Join us for a peaceful demonstration at George Square on Wednesday, June 17.
"This demonstration is organised by people who have been refusing food in hotels they have been forced into by Mears.
"People seeking asylum have been forcefully removed from their homes into cramped, degrading and unsafe hotels.
"They have had their financial support withdrawn. The food provided is substandard in quality, low in nutritional value and culturally inappropriate."
Chief Superintendent Mark Hargreaves said: “We are aware of planned demonstrations in the George Square area this evening, and while we will police them appropriately and proportionately, our clear advice is that people should not attend these events, but to find alternate methods to protest in order to minimise any risks to public safety or health.
“We would encourage everyone to continue to follow the Scottish Government’s regulations and guidance to aid the collective effort to protect the NHS and save lives by preventing the virus from spreading."
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