14 arrests made following Orange Order marches in Glasgow
Thousands took to the streets of the city for processions on Saturday
Fourteen arrests have been made following Orange Order processions in Glasgow on Saturday, Police Scotland has confirmed.
Thousands of people took part in processions which shut down city centre roads and prompted counter-protests.
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Up to 800 police officers were deployed to manage the event, which saw marches proceed through the city centre and past Catholic churches.
The force says 14 arrests were made, mainly for public disorder and anti-social behaviour, but with sectarian and racist singing also included among the offences.
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow said:
“Officers in Glasgow made a total of 14 arrests during the Orange Order processions on Saturday, 18 September, the offences were primarily for public disorder and acts of anti-social behaviour, but also included sectarian related breach of the peace.
"Outbreaks of racist and sectarian singing"
“There were outbreaks of racist and sectarian singing by some of those who attended to support the processions, this is utterly unacceptable and we completely condemn this behaviour.
“We are aware of videos circulating that show some of this hateful singing and are already investigating a number of these.
“Our main priority throughout the event was to maintain public safety and ensure minimum disruption to the wider public.”
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