A group of football fans have been slammed for ‘anti Irish racism’ displayed during a march through Glasgow city centre.
On Sunday, video emerged of a large group - 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.
Since the footage was shared on social media showing dozens singing along, their actions have been widely condemned, with Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf saying he was left 'disgusted' by the footage, while adding that Scotland 'is home' to the Irish community.
Furthermore, 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.”
MSP for Glasgow Kelvin Kaukab Stewart added: "Appalling anti Irish racism. I stand in solidarity with our Irish communities
"Police Scotland must hold those responsible to account."
Meanwhile, the police force has been criticised for failing to action against the group, with uniformed officers seen walking on the pavement alongside the group.
In a Tweet, Glasgow-based human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar said: "Why is @policescotland facilitating (again) a racist anti-Irish march, no kettling or arrests?
"If they replaced Irish with Pakistani/Muslim police would act, so why not now? Irish famine killed 1 million (Protestants too!) ended in 1852 it’s now 2021."
It’s understood the video was filmed in the build-up to kick off in the first Rangers versus Celtic match of the season, which kicked off at Sunday lunchtime.
The Ibrox side won 1-0 with the second-half winner coming courtesy of Filip Helander.
Police Scotland have this morning (Monday) confirmed they have launched enquiries into the incident: “We were made aware of sectarian singing by a group of people in the Jamaica Street area of Glasgow on Sunday, 29 August, 2021. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
The Daily Record also reports police are investigating sectarian graffiti sprayed on a wall in Clydebank. ‘All T**** are targets’ was spotted on Hawthorn Street near junction for Duntocher Road, with local councillor Lawrence O’Neill demanding its removal as ‘a matter of extreme urgency’.
