Glasgow race attacks a 'mark against the reputation of the city'

Race attacks and disorder in Glasgow have stained the reputation of the entire city, a former Lord Provost has said. Dr Michael Kelly called scenes over the past week - which saw five people injured, including two police officers -"disgraceful". Dr Kelly, who was the city's Lord Provost from 1980-1984, said tackling the rise of racism and xenophobia needed to be a top priority for the likes of Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland. The force's Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said people had been "attacked because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday. Three arrests were made afterwards. The disorder followed Hadi Alodid, from Sudan, being charged with the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast. Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered damage to his right eye, as well as injuries to his neck and back, in the assault last Monday. A number of demonstrations were held across the UK the following day, heavily promoted by a number of far-right figures. In Glasgow, this saw hundreds of people, many wearing balaclavas and face coverings, march in the city centre and confront police. At one stage worshippers in Glasgow Central Mosque had to be locked in the building as the