POLICE have been called to manage an “unplanned” anti-lockdown demonstration in Scotland’s largest city.
The protest is believed to have been organised by Scotland Against Lockdown, a group that runs campaigns against mandatory facemasks, the Scottish and UK Governments’ Coronavirus Act 2020, social distancing and mandatory vaccines, according to its social media pages.
The event mainly focused on protesting against the vaccine pass scheme in place across the UK.
In order to attend some events and venues in Scotland, people are required to show evidence of a negative lateral flow test or their vaccine passport – the latter being a record of how many jags they have received to prove they have been fully vaccinated.
Protesters gathered at Glasgow Green at 1pm on Saturday and, according to police, they have begun an unplanned procession through the city centre.
Crowds of activists marched in Argyle Street during what the campaign group called a “Freedom Rally”.
One witness said about 1000 people were taking part.
A police spokesman said: “Officers are currently facilitating an unplanned procession in Glasgow City centre to ensure public safety and minimise disruption to the community.”
Speaking about the demonstration, a Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Covid-19 vaccinations are entirely voluntary in Scotland, and those for children will only take place with the appropriate consent.
“Getting vaccinated saves lives and helps protect the NHS by making it much less likely that people will need hospital treatment if they do get Covid.
“Deliberately spreading misinformation about the vaccine is irresponsible and reckless, and anyone doing so should be ignored.”
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