Man in court for throwing pyrotechnic at George Square demonstration
He is also accused of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
Last updated 23rd Jul 2018
A man has appeared in court charged with throwing a pyrotechnic at people taking part in a Scottish Defence League demonstration.
Martin Macaulay is accused of culpably and recklessly throwing the item towards the crowd at George Square, Glasgow, on July 21 and “exposing” them to risk of injury.
He faces a second charge of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting and swearing at police officers and at those taking part in the SDL demonstration.
Macaulay allegedly ran towards them “in an aggressive manner”.
The 26-year-old from Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, appeared from custody today at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
He was represented by Paul Kavanagh who pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
Sheriff Joseph Platt granted bail and a trial was set for November.
About 50 people attended the SDL rally, which called for police to "deal with Glasgow's grooming gangs" and promote people's right to "highlight the issue".
Unite Against Fascism Scotland organised a counter-demonstration, which had gathered support from trade unions, pro-refugee campaigns and anti-racism groups