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Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Orange Lodge blast ‘reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos
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. 4 Orange Order bosses slammed yobs who fired an air rifle at marchers (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city as part of a Battle of the Boyne celebration (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Nobody was seriously injured in the air rifle incident (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Marchers in Glasgow yesterday Credit: PA 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."
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."
Glasgow Times
06-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Probe after weapon fired during Glasgow Orange Order march
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. READ MORE: Arrest made in connection with man's death after 'serious assault' 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. READ MORE: Police issue update after scaffolding collapses into building 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.'
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
