Orange Lodge blast ‘reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos

Scottish Sun

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OUT OF ORDER Orange Lodge blast 'reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos
ORANGE Order chiefs have blasted yobs who fired an air rifle at a Battle of the Boyne march in Glasgow.
Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city yesterday for the annual procession.
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Orange Order bosses slammed yobs who fired an air rifle at marchers (STOCK IMAGE)
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Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city as part of a Battle of the Boyne celebration (STOCK IMAGE)
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Nobody was seriously injured in the air rifle incident (STOCK IMAGE)
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Marchers in Glasgow yesterday
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Four marchers were hit with pellets after the weapon was fired at them on Sauchiehall Street as they passed Kelvingrove Street.
Nobody was seriously hurt in the shocking incident but bosses have blasted those behind the incident.
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland asked to meet with the First Minister about the "cowardly" act which they say "endangered lives".
A spokesperson said: "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland expresses deep concern over the alarming incident that occurred yesterday, where members of our Institution were targeted and fired upon with an air rifle.
"This reckless act has escalated the level of hostility towards the Orange Order, endangering the lives of our members.
"The Most Worthy Grand Master urgently requests a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland to address this incident and the escalating tide of anti-Protestant sentiment we face daily.
"We urge the First Minister to take decisive action against these hate crimes, including condemning the attacks on our properties and our members.
"The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland stands united with the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow and Police Scotland in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly act are swiftly brought to justice."
Cops have confirmed they are proving the "dangerous" incident.
Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who was the event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said: "We are investigating a incident on Sauchiehall Street near to Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow, where four participants in the procession were stuck by what was believed to be air weapon pellets.
'Thankfully, no one was seriously injured; and our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing."
The top cop also confirmed no one had been arrested at the Glasgow Orange Walk.
Four people were arrested for alleged breach of the peace and anti-social behaviour offences at the Orange Walks in Lanarkshire.
Chief Superintendent Dolan added: "Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday, 5 July 2025, the offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour.
'There were no arrests at the event in Glasgow.
"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."