ACTIVISTS in Glasgow ended an occupation of former homeless accommodation in the city today following a court order to leave and weeks of police intimidation.

Members of the Baile Hoose collective left the former Hamish Allan Centre in the city, having held it for more than four weeks,  during which time they offered support to the community and Cop26 conference delegates despite heavy-handed action by police.

Last week, the Morning Star reported concerns that Police Scotland had given misleading information about the force’s treatment of those involved. 

A review is now set to take place after footage seen by the Star disproved officers’ claims that no raid on the building had taken place. 

The occupiers said in a statement today that their main objectives had been accomplished.

Thanking those who had offered support, the activists wrote: “We achieved our primary goal of providing shelter to activists who had nowhere to stay during Cop26.

“Our continued occupation has been a protest against the lack of accessible and emergency accommodation in Glasgow, as well as the continuing degradation of public buildings. 

“We now ask that the council work to put this building and similar buildings in the city back into use, with community needs and community autonomy at the centre.” 

The calls were backed by the Scottish Greens’ trade union group, which praised the use of direct action.

Glasgow City Council was approached for comment.