Hundreds of angry protesters gathered in Glasgow's Castlemilk area on Wednesday evening, attempting to force their way into a block of flats where an alleged sex attacker resides. The crowd, shouting 'get them out', held a stand-off with police who guarded the entrance on Tormusk Road. Objects were thrown at the building's windows as protesters chanted 'no peace for a beast'. By 8pm, residents were evacuated from the building for their safety.
Protest Details and Police Response
According to Police Scotland, the protest began around 3pm on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, in the Lamlash Crescent area of Glasgow, following news of two men charged with the rape of a woman on 31 May. Jebril Abdelrahman, 19, was charged with rape, and Denison Charles, 20, was charged with assault. Two other men were arrested and released without charges. Abdelrahman remains in custody, while Charles was granted bail.
During the protest, a 50-year-old man was arrested and charged with police assault. A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: '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.'
Similar Unrest in Cranhill
The Castlemilk protest followed a similar disturbance in Cranhill on Tuesday night, where one man was arrested after clashes with police. The Cranhill protest began around 3pm in response to the same rape charges. Livestreams on social media showed furious residents shouting at police. Enquiries are ongoing into a vandalism incident and a rock thrown from the crowd during the Cranhill protest.
The Police Scotland spokesperson added: 'Policing in Scotland has strong relationships with the public, and we are grateful for the ongoing support of our communities.'
