Police have warned that anyone using demonstrations in Glasgow as cover for violence or other criminality should expect to be identified and arrested.

Police Scotland has now made 26 arrests in connection with disorder surrounding an anti-immigration rally and counter-protest at Glasgow Green on 25 July.

The latest arrests include a 14-year-old boy, while seven adults have been charged with offences including assault, possession of an offensive weapon, hate crime and breach of the peace.

Around 1,700 people were involved in the demonstrations in July, when officers responded to violence, intimidation and hate-related offences.

Police had to keep opposing groups apart at Glasgow Green before disorder involving around 100 people moved towards the city centre. Officers sealed off Oswald Street as they dealt with further trouble.

Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan said Police Scotland supported the right to peaceful protest but warned that criminal behaviour would not be tolerated.

He said: “People have a right to peaceful protest. We perform various functions at protests but our main role is to prevent crime and disorder; whether that criminality is from people who are part of a protest group, counter protesters or passers-by disrupting a protest.

“The disorder at this protest had a significant impact on communities, businesses and police officers and it will not be tolerated and anyone involved should expect to be identified and arrested.

“Any violence or disorder will get a strong response. There is no tolerance for people pretending to be part of a peaceful protest who are intent on causing disorder.”

Police said extensive inquiries remain under way to identify others involved in the July disturbances.

An anti-immigration demonstration and counter-protest took place at Glasgow Green on Saturday 12 September.

Hundreds attended that event, organised by the Pink Ladies and opposed by groups including Stand Up To Racism.

A significant police operation was put in place, with the two groups kept in separate areas on the eastern side of Glasgow Green.

Police later said the demonstrations had passed without violence, disorder or significant disruption.

One man was arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant relating to disorder at an earlier protest.