Protests across Scotland follow Belfast knife attack

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Protests have taken place in several locations across Scotland, as disorder flared in Belfast following a knife attack.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations in Glasgow city centre with their faces covered. Many were chanting, with Union flags and banners on show.

Dozens of protesters also gathered at St Andrew's Square in Edinburgh before marching along Princes Street shouting with blue flares and saltires. About 100 also staged a demonstration in Ayr.

A large number of police officers have been deployed in Glasgow and have been diverting the protesters away from the city centre. A number of streets and bridges have also been closed.

It comes after a man was charged with attempted murder over Monday's knife attack in the Belfast.