Greater Glasgow Police Division have issued a statement condemning outbreaks of racist and sectarian singing by some of those attending to support the Orange Order processions in the city.
Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland said that the racist and sectarian singing is "utterly unacceptable", and noted that police will seek to take action where possible against the culprits.
He also said that the incidents illustrate that "sectarianism remains a serious, ongoing problem in Scotland" and one that "needs to be addressed in a collective, collaborative manner".
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He also confirmed that police have made a number of arrests have already been made today in connection with various offences that have taken place at the processions.
The statement from the Divisional Commander reads: "We are aware that on a number occasions today there have been outbreaks of racist and sectarian singing by some of those attending to support the Orange Order processions, this is utterly unacceptable and we completely condemn this behaviour.
"Where possible, we are seeking to take action against those intent on causing harm and dividing our communities, we have already made arrests in connection with various offences and will continue to do so where required. With large crowds gathering today, our main priority has been public safety and to ensure minimum disruption to the wider public.
"Once again, we see a number of people intent in causing offence and stirring up hatred by singing unacceptable sectarian and racist songs, I want to again condemn this behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
"It is clear that sectarianism remains a serious, ongoing problem in Scotland and whilst policing has an important role in tackling this type of behaviour, this is a collective problem and needs to be addressed in a collective, collaborative manner."
