Hundreds of protestors gathered outside a block of flats in Glasgow's Castlemilk area on the evening of July 8, 2026, attempting to force their way into the home of an alleged sex attacker. The crowd, chanting 'no peace for a beast', threw objects at the building's windows and tried to gain entry, leading to a stand-off with police.
Police Guard Building as Tensions Rise
Officers guarded the entrance of the block on Tormusk Road as the protest escalated. By 8pm, residents were evacuated from the building for their safety. Three individuals were seen attempting to force entry into the flats. Several livestreams on social media captured the scene, showing furious residents shouting at police.
The unrest follows a similar protest in Cranhill on Tuesday, July 7, where one man was arrested after clashing with police. That protest began around 3pm in response to news that two men had been charged with the rape of a woman on May 31.
Charges and Arrests in Cranhill Case
Jebril Abdelrahman, 19, has been charged with rape, while Denison Charles, 20, was charged with assault. Two other men were arrested but released without charges. Abdelrahman remains in custody, while Charles was granted bail.
A Police Scotland spokesperson commented on the Cranhill protest: 'Around 3.05pm on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, we received a report of a protest and disturbance in the Lamlash Crescent area of Glasgow. Officers attended, and a 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with police assault. He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.'
Police Condemn Violence and Disorder
The spokesperson added: 'Further enquiries into the incident are ongoing. Enquiries are ongoing into a vandalism incident and a rock thrown from the crowd during the incident. Violence, disorder, hate crime and threatening behaviour that poses a risk to safety is not legitimate protest. Anyone who engages in these offences will be dealt with swiftly and robustly. Policing in Scotland has strong relationships with the public, and we are grateful for the ongoing support of our communities.'
