There has been rioting and fighting in the city centre. People are being warned to stay away.
Burning flags, nazi salutes, hammer attacks and stabbings and attempts to burn buildings from what I've heard.
The British loyalists are out chanting their sectarian songs, a friend's father was there and said there was a large group up from England, members of the EDL, who were antagonising people who had gathered to attend a "Yes" rally. People have dragged their kids to it, fireworks are being thrown in people's faces. The videos that are being posted on facebook of the riots are truly terrifying. To top it off the Times and Channel 4 are reporting that it was Yes Campaigners burning Union Jacks, "handbags" and minor scuffles, it was (is) not.
I am so upset by the horrifying and disgusting things happening in my beautiful city right now. The city I have grown up and and loved for so many years has become an absolute mess because of the actions of complete cretins who want to spread their hatred, racism and bigotry and make people suffer.
No matter what the people of Scotland voted (and I'm sure this would have happened whatever the result), we did not vote for this. My thoughts are with those police (and police horses) who are working so hard to protect the innocent and prevent the rioters from causing further damage.
Burning flags, nazi salutes, hammer attacks and stabbings and attempts to burn buildings from what I've heard.
The British loyalists are out chanting their sectarian songs, a friend's father was there and said there was a large group up from England, members of the EDL, who were antagonising people who had gathered to attend a "Yes" rally. People have dragged their kids to it, fireworks are being thrown in people's faces. The videos that are being posted on facebook of the riots are truly terrifying. To top it off the Times and Channel 4 are reporting that it was Yes Campaigners burning Union Jacks, "handbags" and minor scuffles, it was (is) not.
I am so upset by the horrifying and disgusting things happening in my beautiful city right now. The city I have grown up and and loved for so many years has become an absolute mess because of the actions of complete cretins who want to spread their hatred, racism and bigotry and make people suffer.
No matter what the people of Scotland voted (and I'm sure this would have happened whatever the result), we did not vote for this. My thoughts are with those police (and police horses) who are working so hard to protect the innocent and prevent the rioters from causing further damage.
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