Retired police officer remembers moment Scots cop took on razor-wielding thug

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A group of protesters marched through Glasgow city centre in solidarity with Ireland and trouble erupted on the streets of Glasgow.

The above is an iconic image that takes us back to a time when razor gangs ruled the streets of Glasgow.

The picture featured in the Sunday Mail in 2014 was taken in 1971 as the Troubles in Northern Ireland spilled onto the streets of Scotland for the first time. However, the protesters were met with a counter-demonstration from Loyalists, and violence spilled onto the streets, and the lead image was taken that day.

Top news stories today The photo shows Detective Inspector George Johnston taking on a 17-year-old Loyalist from Bridegton, who had just slashed a 16-year-old, leaving a gaping 7in wound.

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