Volunteer Glasgow will re-open on Friday

A Glasgow charity has announced it will close its doors for safety reasons amid threats of far right riots targeting charities and other parts of civil society. 

Volunteer Glasgow posted a statement saying that despite reports of fascist “protests” taking place in the city on Wednesday remaining unconfirmed, it would be closing its offices. 

The group also cancelled an event, and said its offices would reopen on Friday, 9 August. 

It wrote on social media: “We have been made aware of various reports circulating online about a potential English Defence League (EDL) and Scottish Defence League (SDL) protest happening tomorrow in Glasgow city centre (George Square).  

“These reports have not been confirmed, but to take extra caution in relation to the safety of our staff and service users, we will be cancelling the Drop-In at Skills Development Scotland tomorrow (7th August). 

“Our office in Brunswick House will also be closed for the day, reopening on the 9th. 

“Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience caused."