Glasgow orange walk marchers hit with air weapon pellets

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06-07-2025

Police are investigating after four people taking part in an Orange Order walk were struck with what are believed to be air weapon pellets.
Four marchers in yesterday's Orange Order walk in Glasgow were reportedly hit with air weapon pellets as police launch a probe.
The incident is said to have taken place as the procession passed along Sauchiehall Street near Kelvingrove Street in the city.
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The force noted that no-one was injured, however, they condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' and said investigations were continuing.
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Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on Saturday for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour.
The parades were part of celebrations for the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow and Orange Lodges in Lanarkshire to remember the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Thousands of participants marched from different parts of Glasgow and converged in the centre for a parade to Glasgow Green before returning to where they started later in the day.
Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said: ' Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday July 5 2025.
'The offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour.
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'There were no arrests at the event in Glasgow, however, we are investigating an incident on Sauchiehall Street near to Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow, where four participants in the procession were struck by what was believed to be air weapon pellets.
'Thankfully, no-one required medical assistance. Our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing.
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'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.'
This comes after a message was posted on social media by Glasgow Orange County urged people to behave respectfully on Saturday.
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It stated: 'Let us honour the memory of the past with dignity and respect, and ensure our actions reflect the true spirit of our parade both inward and outward through the city.
'I encourage everyone to look after one another, stay safe, and make the day the usual enjoyable event for all.'
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A total of 50 marches took place yesterday, as almost 50 roads in Glasgow were closed while the parades took place, with motorists having been urged to find alternative routes to get around the city or avoid the areas.
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