Two boys charged after fight outside school as authorities warn against 'sharing disinformation' online
School staff have faced abuse since footage was shared online and wrongly blamed on an ‘Asian gang’
Two boys have been arrested and charged following a disturbance at a Glasgow secondary school.
Video footage shared online appears to show an altercation between three pupils from Bellahouston Academy, in the city’s south side.
The video was re-posted by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and the Reform UK local councillor Thomas Kerr.
They shared a false claim that the incident was the action of an Asian gang targeting a white schoolboy in a racially motivated attack.
It is understood the school has since received abusive phone calls and emails, leading to the phone line being cut off.
The local authority has now warned against sharing the footage and asked the local community to “let the authorities do their jobs”.
A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said: “We are aware that youths have been charged in connection with an assault so it would not be appropriate to comment on a specific incident.
“The school is working with the police and took swift action as soon as the allegations were made.
“We are aware of a video being shared online and we condemn violence of any form.
“However, we would like to make it clear that spreading disinformation about a complex situation without the correct facts is dangerous and unhelpful and we would urge the local community to let the authorities do their jobs.”
Mr Kerr posted the footage to X claiming that when he and his fellow Reform councillor colleague Audrey Dempster raise the issue of “attacks like these” they are “branded racist”.
“It's no wonder our city is at breaking point,” he added online.
The incident took place on Tuesday after the school day and two boys were then charged in connection with an assault and robbery.
Conservative MSP Annie Wells also shared the footage and added: “Across our communities, we are seeing increasing concerns about violence involving young people.
“That is why we in Parliament must do more - working closely with local authorities, schools, police, and youth services - to ensure stronger prevention measures, better support systems, and clear consequences for violent behaviour.”
In November last year English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes at a primary school in Glasgow saw protests held outside following condemnation of the lessons shared online.
Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, said in an X post that bilingual young people were responsible for the “culture smashing” of Glasgow.
Scottish Labour Education spokesman Paul O’Kane acknowledged a “youth violence crisis” and said urgent action must be taken.
He added: “As always, Reform have no interest in fixing the problems Scotland faces – only exploiting them for their own political gain.
“When Nigel Farage tried to play politics with Scotland’s children he was told to jog on and Thomas Kerr can do the same now.
“While Reform resort to increasingly desperate tactics, Scottish Labour is focused on delivering a better future for the next generation.”
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Two male youths have been charged in connection with an assault and a robbery which took place on Copland Road at Paisley Road West, Glasgow, around 4pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
“A report will be forwarded to the relevant authorities.”
A Scottish government spokesperson said: “While it would be inappropriate to comment on a live investigation, ministers are clear there is no place for violence in schools or in our communities. It is important that schools are safe environments for staff and pupils alike.”