THE Grand Orange Lodge has issued a statement after four members of their procession were "hit with pellets from an air rifle".
Participants were walking along Sauchiehall Street near Kelvingrove Street yesterday when the incident took place.
A spokesperson told The Scottish Sun: "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."
They added that The Most Worthy Grand Master requests a meeting with Scotland's First Minister to "address this incident and the escalating tide of anti-Protestant sentiment we face daily".
The statement continued: "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."
Police Scotland said no one was injured but condemned the “dangerous occurrence” and said investigations are ongoing.
