THIS is the moment Republicans shouted 'up the Ra' as they passed Loyalists during a march in Glasgow.

Hundreds of people shouted the pro-IRA slur as they clashed with angry counter-protesters during a march organised with by Calton Republicans this afternoon.

5 The protesters are making their way along Clyde Street

5 Police had to split the two groups

5 Cops confirmed a man had been nicked Credit: Scottish Sun

Cops were forced to separate the two groups on Clyde Street with shouts of 'paedo' and 'IRA off our streets' also heard from Loyalist protesters.

Top Scots cops have pleaded with the marchers to walk peacefully amid a warning of crackdown of the troublemakers.

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

5 There is a heavy police presence in the city as the Republican march kicks off Credit: Scottish Sun

5 Police have warned that criminal behaviour will be 'dealt with' Credit: Scottish Sun

400 loyalist supporters turned up to protest a controversial 200-strong Irish Republican march last Friday.

The James Connolly Republican Flute Band had been staging an “Irish Unity March” in the area.

But they were out-numbered by counter protestors who chanted “no IRA on our streets”.

The two sides clashed amid chaotic scenes that saw yobs uses fences, cones, road signs and burning bins as makeshift blockades.

Locals filmed shocking videos of the carnage with one showing an army of cops - including some on horseback - charging towards the rioters.

Another picture showed debris in flames as cops with dogs moved in to disperse the crowds in and around Govan Road.

Today's march involves Republican group Cairde Na Heireann - who call themselves Scotland’s Irish Republican Voice.

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The group are taking a route through the Gallowgate area before heading down onto Clyde Street.

A ceremony will then be held at the anti-fascist La Pasionaria monument.

Loyalist protesters will hold a counter demonstration in the same area.

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