A retrospective investigation has been launched into anti-Catholic singing in Glasgow city centre.
Police Scotland say they expect a number of arrests following the 'wholly unacceptable' scenes on Sunday.
The force has also said that they did not 'facilitate' the event which saw a large group of what are believed to be Rangers supporters singing 'the famine is over, why don't you go home' as they made their way along Argyle Street and under the Hielanman's Umbrella.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from politicians and the public.
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins said: "We did not facilitate this event and to say so is inaccurate. Officers on patrol came across this group as it was making its way through Glasgow City Centre. Due to the numbers and to ensure public and officer safety, additional officers were called to assist and, at this point, individuals' details were noted and the group dispersed.
"A retrospective investigation into this anti-Irish Catholic singing has been launched and we are following up a number of lines of enquiry, including reviewing CCTV footage and footage on social media. I fully expect a number of arrests to be made.
“This type of anti-Irish Catholic behaviour is wholly unacceptable. Our enquiries are ongoing to identify those who were involved and we will take the appropriate action against them. We would ask anyone who has any information that could assist our investigation to contact us.
"However, the challenges of the sectarianism still evident in some parts of Scotland are a much broader societal problem and, whilst policing will have a role to play in addressing the symptoms, its causes are a problem which require a more effective, joined-up, civic response.”
Scotland's Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said he was 'disgusted' by the footage and shared solidarity with the Irish community.
He said: "For those hurling racist abuse at our Irish community telling them to "go home" - Scotland is their home. Disgusted to once again see anti-Irish racism rear its ugly head. Solidarity with our Irish community. I am sure Police Scot will hold those responsible to account."
MP for Glasgow North West Carol Monaghan commented: “Imagine this hatred was directed at any other group.
"This has to be called out for what it is - anti-Irish racism.
“Our response as a city and as a country will determine how the Irish community feel in their own city.”
