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Scotland Sees Protests After Belfast Knife Attack Sparks Unrest

Protests took place in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Ayr following a knife attack in Belfast, with police managing large crowds and closing key routes.

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BBC Large crowds wearing black march through Glasgow city centre

Protests Erupt Across Scotland Following Belfast Incident

Protests have occurred in multiple Scottish cities amid unrest in Belfast triggered by a knife attack.

In Glasgow city centre, hundreds of demonstrators assembled with their faces covered. Many chanted slogans while displaying Union flags and banners.

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Dozens gathered at St Andrew's Square in Edinburgh before marching along Princes Street, shouting and carrying blue flares and saltires. Approximately 100 individuals also held a demonstration in Ayr.

A significant police presence has been deployed in Glasgow, with officers redirecting protesters away from the city centre. Several streets and bridges have been closed to manage the situation.

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