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Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
SNP Government to meet Orange Order after walk 'hit with air pellets'
A procession was passing along Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street, near to Kelvingrove Street, when the incident reportedly happened on Saturday. Police said no-one was seriously injured but condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' and said investigations were continuing. READ NEXT: 'We apologise': Latest on Glasgow City Council's cyber attack READ NEXT: 18 road safety schemes to be installed in Glasgow streets - what we know The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland later released a statement condemning the 'alarming' suspected air weapon incident and expressing 'deep concern'. It stated: '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.' In a Scottish Government statement, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown confirmed that representatives would meet the Orange Order. 'It is deeply concerning that anyone would seek to attack a public march and put those taking part, as well as spectators and the wider public, at risk,' Brown said. "Ministers condemn behaviour of this kind against any individual or organisation, for which there can be no justification whatsoever. "The Scottish Government fully supports Police Scotland to take appropriate action following its investigation and will shortly meet with representatives of the Grand Orange Lodge to hear their concerns.' The Orange walks 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 people took part in Scotland's largest city on Saturday in the biggest Orange event of the year. Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on the same 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. '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 was seriously injured and our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing. '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.'
The National
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
SNP Government to meet Orange Order after walk 'hit with air pellets'
A procession was passing along Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street, near to Kelvingrove Street, when the incident reportedly happened on Saturday. Police said no-one was seriously injured but condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' and said investigations were continuing. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland later released a statement condemning the 'alarming' suspected air weapon incident and expressing 'deep concern'. It stated: 'This reckless act has escalated the level of hostility towards the Orange Order, endangering the lives of our members. READ MORE: Scientist who died after being found seriously injured on street named by police '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.' In a Scottish Government statement, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown confirmed that representatives would meet the Orange Order. 'It is deeply concerning that anyone would seek to attack a public march and put those taking part, as well as spectators and the wider public, at risk,' Brown said. "Ministers condemn behaviour of this kind against any individual or organisation, for which there can be no justification whatsoever. "The Scottish Government fully supports Police Scotland to take appropriate action following its investigation and will shortly meet with representatives of the Grand Orange Lodge to hear their concerns.' The Orange walks 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 people took part in Scotland's largest city on Saturday in the biggest Orange event of the year. READ MORE: 'Pathetic grovelling': Keir Starmer told to 'stop cosying up' to Donald Trump Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on the same 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. '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 was seriously injured and our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing. '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.'
The National
06-07-2025
- The National
4 marchers hit with air pellets during Glasgow Order Orange Walk
The incident occurred on Saturday when the procession was passing along Sauchiehall Street, near Kelvingrove Street, Police Scotland said. Police said no one was injured, but investigations into the 'dangerous' incident were ongoing. It comes as four people were arrested after an Orange Order procession in Lanarkshire. READ MORE: How many Orange Order walks are in your council area in 2025? The marches were part of the Orange Order annual celebrations on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, in 1690. In Glasgow, on the biggest Orange Order parade day of the year, thousands of participants took part in 'feeder' marches from different areas of the city, before congregating in the city centre for a parade to Glasgow Green. We told how Scotland would see more than 100 Orange Walks in one day. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, event commander for the Boyne processions, said the Lanarkshire arrests were for breach of the peace and anti-social behaviour. He confirmed no arrests had been made in Glasgow. "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,' Dolan said. "Thankfully, no one required medical assistance. "Our inquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing." Dolan added: "I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."
The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets' during Orange Order walk
Police said no-one was injured but condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' and said investigations were continuing. Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on Saturday. 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. READ MORE: Glasgow's biggest Orange Order parade happens this weekend Hundreds march on Glasgow's streets for VE Day Orange Walk In Glasgow, thousands of participants marched from different parts of the city 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. '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. '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.'
STV News
06-07-2025
- STV News
Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets' during Orange Order procession
Police are investigating after four people taking part in an Orange Order walk were hit with what are believed to be air weapon pellets. The procession was passing along Sauchiehall Street near Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow when the incident happened on Saturday. Police said no one was injured but condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' and said investigations were continuing. Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on Saturday. 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. In Glasgow, thousands of participants marched from different parts of the city 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. '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. '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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
