At least one member of a band involved in a spitting incident at the orange walk in Glasgow has been expelled.
The vowed to launch a probe after shock video emerged showing a woman being accosted and spat at by band members as she tried to cross a road.
Video of the incident went viral after being posted on Twitter after the annual on Saturday July 6.
Around 4,000 band members and marchers took part in the Orange walk, the biggest in Glasgow's traditional marching season.
During the march a woman is seen trying to cross the road as a gap develops between two bands.
But the lead member of the Drumchapel Protestant Boys grabs at the woman as he tries to forcibly stop her crossing the public road.
Another member of the band then shoves her before spitting in her direction as she makes it across the road.
During last year’s Boyne Parade in Glasgow on July 7 a priest was spat on as the Orange walk marched past his church.
Canon Thomas White was targeted outside St Alphonsus Church on London Road by Bradley Wallace.
The 24-year-old from Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, was later jailed for assaulting Father White.
In a private statement reacting the weekend's march, White said: "I feel it is now time to hold to account those in public office: the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council for failing in their statutory duties.
"There is a systemic failure at national and local level in ensuring the safety of all citizens, and particularly the minority Catholic group, during the Loyal Order marching season."
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland have since confirmed at least one person has been expelled over the incident.
They say he is not a member of any lodge.
A spokesperson said: "Any incidents of unacceptable behaviour will be investigated and disciplinary action taken if applicable.
"We have already contacted one band from the parade on Saturday and that has led to the expulsion of at least one member.
"Looking ahead, we will continue to work with relevant authorities, but also seek to build on the positive steps we have taken with senior members of the Catholic Church in Scotland to work together on shared solutions where all religions show mutual respect and tolerance.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said on Sunday night that they were unaware of any complaint made in relation to Saturday’s incident.
After Saturday’s march Superintendent Graham McInarlin of Police Scotland said: “There were eight arrests, all for minor public order offences including two sectarian breaches of the peace.
“Approximately 4,000 took part in march with around 4,000 to 5,000 followers.”
