Nicola Sturgeon has slammed a violent clash in Glasgow, and branded 'sectarian disruption' as 'utterly unacceptable'.

Hundreds of police descended on Govan Road with dog units and a helicopter after an Irish Unity march was met by hundreds of counter-demonstrators.

Two men, aged 37 and 21, have now been arrested and charged after the incident.

Glasgow City Council were forced to close off the road for a number of hours last night as police dealt with the violence.

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Nicola Sturgeon is the latest in a series of politicians to condemn the incident, and described the scenes as 'utterly unacceptable'.

She said: "My thanks to Police Scotland for their response.

"I welcome Glasgow City Council's commitment to review the procedures around marches.

"Peaceful protest is a part of our democracy - violent and sectarian disruption is not."

It comes after the council promised to review its procedures on marches and parades in the city.

They said: "The scenes in Govan tonight - and those we have seen elsewhere in the city on too many occasions in the last year - are unacceptable.

"The council is clear that the law expects it to facilitate public processions; including those that some people oppose or find offensive.

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"However, this cannot continue to be at the expense of the overwhelming majority of Glaswegians, who want nothing to do with these marches or counter-protests.

"The city needs and wants fewer marches. We are prepared to consider any action that will protect communities from morons intent on bringing mayhem to the streets of our city."