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The far right Scottish Defence League's demonstration against 'grooming gangs' in Glasgow has been met with anti-fascist counter-protesters.

Around 50 SDL demonstrators at the "pro free speech" rally were kettled by cops as smoke bombs were thrown ahead of the protest.

Anti-fascist groups had called on people to turn up to oppose the march, which they said was "jumping on the 'Free Tommy Robinson' bandwagon".

Security was tight as the protesters were outnumbered by a large crowd carrying anti-fascist and anti-racist placards, while chanting 'Nazi scum, off our streets'.

Covering their faces, the SDL, flying Union Jacks and Saltires, were escorted in an out of George Square by police .

While in the square, they made speeches as cops created a security ring around them. Officers were quick to separate members of the rival factions as they squared up to each other.

The SDL is a subsidiary of the English Defence League, whose founder Tommy Robinson is in jail for contempt of court after using social media to broadcast details of a trial subject to reporting restrictions.

Police said there were no arrests at the event.