Humza Yousaf called for the army to be called in to stop “thugs” from causing disorder in the streets.
Scotland’s former First Minister made the appeal saying police did not appear to have “control over the situation”.
He said: “I don’t think the police have control over the situation.
“The police failed to protect those at the Holiday Inn.
“The military can help take control where the police cannot.”
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