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Protesters are currently blocking the road at the scene of a Home Office raid in Glasgow which has been ongoing since this morning.

The UK Border Agency arrived at a property on Kenmure Street in Pollokshields shortly before 10am on Thursday.

This alerted dozens of activists who arrived on the street, with well over 100 people now in attendance, and one person is believed to be lying in front of the van blocking it from departing.

Pictures taken from the scene show activists sitting on the middle of the road surrounding the Home Office van.

A video, which was sent to the Record, has captured a large group chanting 'let them go, let them go'.

Just after 5pm police announced that the men were being released on safety grounds.

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Outlander star Sam Heughan praises people of Glasgow for their actions

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Detainee ‘overwhelmed’ by community support

A man detained in a van by the Home Office prompting a mass street protest in Glasgow has said he is “astonished” and “overwhelmed” by the support of the community.

Lakhvir Singh was detained along with Sumit Sehdevi when officers from the UK Border Agency raided a property in Glasgow’s southside this morning.

The 34-year-old, from India, was later freed after police made the decision to order the release of the two men.

READ MORE: Glasgow protest detainee ‘overwhelmed’ by community support after being freed from Home Office custody

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Detainees pictured together after release

Lakhvir Singh (left) and Sumit Sehdevi are the two men that were detained and then released after a Home Office raid in Glasgow

Lakhvir Singh (left) and Sumit Sehdevi (Image: Daily Record)
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Detainees say thank you to crowd

Beofre crowds dispersed the detainees spoke on megaphone to say thank you.

Lawyer Aamer Anwar also said 'this is what Glasgow is about'

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In pictures - the Kenmore Street release

This is the moment both men were released.

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Kenmure Street starting to return to normal after an astonishing day of people power

Less than an hour ago, this residential street was full of thousands of peaceful protesters, police officers and a single Home Office immigration van.

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The two men were surrounded by a ring of dozens of officers as they were walked to the mosque after their eight hour ordeal.

Both men looked delighted as they waved to the crowd - obviously very thankful for the astonishing support they got from their city today.

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After the men were released the empty Home Office immigration van beat a hasty retreat

This is the momen the van that held the men for nearly eight hours was forced to leave the area. Empty.

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Men walked to local mosque to chants of 'refugees are welcome here'

Both men were walked to a local mosque where they were met by family and friends.

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Cheers ring out on Kenmure Street as the van doors open and the men are freed

The huge but peaceful crowd erupted in cheers and clapping as the men were allowed out of the van for the first time in nearly eight hours.

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This is the moment a few seconds ago that the men were released

They had been detained in the van since 10am this morning.

READ MORE: Crowds erupt in applause as men detained by Home Office are released after Glasgow protest

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Dad of man 'taken' in raid 'very thankful' to Glasgow protesters as police release men

Baldev Singh told how he is “hoping for a solution” for his son Lakhvir Singh as he was detained by UK Border Agency officers in a van in Glasgow's southside.

Baldev Singh whose son Lakhvir Singh was taken in to police custody

Speaking to the Daily Record, Baldev Singh told how he is “hoping for a solution” for his son Lakhvir Singh as he was detained by UK Border Agency officers in a van in Glasgow's southside.

READ MORE: Dad of man 'taken' in immigration raid 'very thankful' to Glasgow protesters as police release men

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Nicola Sturgeon comments on the release of the detained men

The First Minister put the blame squarely on the UK Home Office

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Humza Yousaf responds to the release of the two men

He 'spent hours' trying to get the Home Office to abandon the operation

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One Twitter user summed up the mood of the city after the protesters won the day.

'Monstrous Jaffa' said: 'Always be ready to speak for those without a voice'.

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The moment the crowd heard that both men would be released

This is the crowd's reaction to Police Scotland's announcement that both detained men would be released back into the community.

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Police confirm that both men due for deportation will be released.

The men will be released back into the community as officers ask the crowd to leave safely

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Police Scotland to release detained men.

Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland has taken the 'operational decision' to release the men detained following a 'suitable risk assessment.'

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The crowd is growing outside the property

More people are arriving to join the protest as word spreads around the city.

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A solicitor representing the Singh family has now arrived at the property.

Speaking exclusively to Daily Record reporter, Ryan Carroll, at the scene, the father involved, Baldev Singh, said his son, Lakhvir, had been 'taken' by officials.

In broken English, he told us: "I am very upset. My son has been taken.

"We are very thankful to the protesters.

"We hope for a soluton."

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Local resident Hunter Holding has filmed police horses 'circling' the area

He warned people to 'be careful'.

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Glasgow Girl speaks out at protest

Roza became famous as a schoolgirl when she and her friends campaigned on behalf of refugees.

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Crowds at the scene

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Mounted police reportedly on the way

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STUC General Secretary, Roz Foyer, commented on the protest.

She said: "“The scenes unfolding at Kenmure Street are nothing short of disgraceful.

"The forced eviction and detainment of asylum seekers, on Eid of all days, shows the contempt and cruelty levelled by the UK Government to those seeking asylum.

"The STUC applauds all who went out today to support their neighbours and resist immigration raids and deportations.”



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Aamer Anwar addresses crowd

Lawyer Aamer Anwar has addressed the crowd gathered in Kenmure Street.

Pictures from the scene showed the activist using a megaphone as he joined the anti-deportation demonstration.

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Glasgow Council leader condemns Home Office

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Humza Yousaf: 'Home Office Ministers won't speak to me'

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Striking images from anti-deportation protest

READ MORE: Striking images from scene of Glasgow immigration protest shows man block van with his body

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Sam Heughan shares disgust at scenes

Outlander and Men in Kilts star Sam Heughan has lent his voice to support Anas Sarwar's disgust following a Home Office raid in Glasgow's Southside.

The UK Border Agency arrived at a property on Kenmure Street in Pollokshields shortly before 10am this morning (Thursday).

Following their arrival they were surrounded by over 100 people who tried to stop the van from the Home Office departing from the scene.

READ MORE: Outlander star Sam Heughan shares disgust at scenes of immigration raid in Glasgow Southside

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