Seven people arrested in Glasgow during orange walks

Twelve fixed penalty notices were also issued as thousands marched through the city

Author: Nicolle CasselsPublished 2nd Jul 2022

Seven people have been arrested in Glasgow during today's orange walks, with twelve fixed penalty notices also handed out.

Police say they were mainly for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour.

Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan said:

"Officers in Glasgow made a total of seven arrests and issued 12 fixed penalty notices during the Orange Order processions on Saturday, 2 July, 2022, the offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour.

"A proportionate policing plan was in place and we worked with a range of partners to ensure public safety and reduce disruption to the wider community.

"I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."

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