Angry exchanges have taken place as thousands of anti-racism protesters and a smaller number of anti-immigration demonstrators gathered in Glasgow.

Angry exchanges have taken place as thousands of anti-racism protesters and a smaller number of anti-immigration demonstrators gathered in Glasgow.

Police briefly drew their batons and shouted at protesters to get back as tensions flared. Two people were arrested during the protests.

The national press estimated that two to three thousand people joined the anti-racism rally in George Square, with about 350 to 500 at the rival demonstration.

A group of masked men, were contained by police in a corner of the square.

Police kept the rival demonstrations apart