Man, 32, arrested after ‘cop injured by flare’ at Glasgow Republican march

A MAN has been arrested after a cop was injured by a flare allegedly lobbed from a crowd during a clash between Loyalist protesters and Republican marchers.

The policeman was rushed to hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, after the alleged incident last Saturday.

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More than 1,000 people took part in two organised marches throughout the city with 11 people already arrested for a variety of offences.

Now, a 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged incident.

A police spokesperson said: "The 32-year-old man is due at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, September 16."

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Tensions flared with thugs in balaclavas running along St Vincent Street, yobs yelling 'up the RA' and two people - including a 15-year-old-boy - allegedly in possession of a weapon.

It comes a week after locals were locked inside boozers and homes and sectarian violence flared in Govan.

Council chiefs have since axed six marches planned for this weekend sparking Loyalist protests in Glasgow Green.

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