Protesters have gathered in Glasgow city centre despite being warned by police to stay away.

Organisers said the Glasgow Says No to Racism event is aimed at "sending a positive anti-racist message from Glasgow's George Square to the world on World Refugee Day".

Supporters include Stand Up To Racism, Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees, Positive Action in Housing, Afghan Human Rights Foundation and unions.

Attendees were asked to wear masks, adhere to two-metre distancing rules and not to travel farther than public health advice allows.

Police vans lined the square with more than 100 officers in attendance, including riot police and mounted officers.

Arrivals included members of the Green Brigade, linked to Celtic ultras.

Police horses and riot officers were used to control their arrival in the square.

Loyalists and members of a far-right group announced online on Friday night that they plan to head to the square to "protect statues".

On Friday night, Police Scotland, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and the head of Glasgow City Council called on the public not to gather at the location.

Clashes have broken out over recent weeks at the square, including violent scenes from a far-right group on Wednesday.

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