Six arrests in connection with assaults on officers in Glasgow at the weekend

A 38-year-old man and a 43-year-old man have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 8th Sep 2026

Six people have been arrested and charged in connection with assaults on police in Glasgow city centre at the weekend.

Three of the men aged 34, 35 and 40 expected to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court.

A 38-year-old man and a 43-year-old man have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

A teenage female was also issued with a Recorded Police Warning.

Over the weekend, officers made further arrests for a variety of offences including assault, racially aggravated breach of the peace, drugs supply, possession of offensive weapons, an attempted wilful fire-raising and breach of a City Centre Exclusion Order.

Chief Inspector Stephen McManus, local Area Commander, said: “Assaults on our officers are absolutely unacceptable. They have the fundamental right to come home from each shift unharmed.

“It is not part of the job, and it is important we report any violence against emergency service workers and hold those responsible to account.

“The safety and well-being of our officers are priorities for Police Scotland. We have seen significant investment in operational safety training, the introduction of body worn video and officers equipped with Tasers, in a bid to reduce the risk of violence towards police.

“We will continue to provide a visible and proactive police presence in Glasgow City Centre to tackle violence, disorder, anti-social behaviour and drugs activity and would encourage anyone with information or concerns to approach officers out on patrol or contact us on 101.”

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