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TWO men have been arrested after a full-scale riot broke out in Govan last night.

Rival groups clashed as an Irish Republican march was met by loyalist protests in Glasgow.

 Cops on the scene
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Cops on the sceneCredit: @JustShelbyMay

Shocking footage showed emergency services racing to Govan Road to lock down the scene.

200 Republicans turned up to the march organised by the James Connolly Republican Flute band.


Glasgow locals reveal terror as riot unfolded between Republicans and loyalists in Govan


 Riot cops on scene as blazes are started
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Riot cops on scene as blazes are started

But 400 loyalists descended on the scene and barricaded off the streets as the two groups clashed.

And now cops have confirmed two men, aged 37 and 21, have been arrested and charged.

 Officers locked down the road
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Officers locked down the road

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Two men, aged 37 and 21, have been arrested and charged following an incident of public disorder in the Govan area of Glasgow on Friday 30 August 2019.

"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

The First Minister has since taken to social media to condemn last night's clashes.

Nicola Sturgeon blasted the Republican and Loyalist yobs' behaviour as "utterly unacceptable" after they clashed in the street.

And Glasgow City Council have vowed to take action over the sectarian riot.

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