Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Glasgow following a racially-aggravated assault on a delivery driver during recent anti-immigration protests. The incident, which was captured on video, has sparked a wider police investigation into disorder during the Commonwealth Games.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising social tensions and the challenges of maintaining public safety during major international events amid political polarization.
Image caption, The man was arrested in Glasgow's Govan area
Scotland home affairs correspondent Published 11 August 2026, 08:38 BST Updated 48 minutes ago Police have arrested a man over an attack on a delivery driver during disorder in Glasgow city centre last month.
A traffic cone was thrown at Muhammad Jawad Yaqoob, 31, following an anti-immigration protest at Glasgow Green on 25 July.
Officers have charged a 29-year-old man with racially-aggravated assault over the incident, which was filmed and widely shared on social media.
He was arrested in the Govan area of the city. Fifteen people were arrested on the day of the protests.
Police Scotland said a major investigation team was trying to identify more suspects and further arrests are planned.
Figure caption, Glasgow delivery driver assaulted by protestors
An anti-racism protest had taken place at Glasgow Green before counter-protesters turned up at the scene last month.
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