Scottish politicians have slammed a group of football fans after an 'racist anti-Irish march' before the Old Firm game at Ibrox yesterday.
Officers from Police Scotland have now launched an investigation into the march which was posted on social media before the crunch match between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday.
The group - believed to be Rangers fans - has been slammed for singing "the famine is over, why don't you go home".
Footage appeared online of supporters walking under the bridge on Argyle Street, near Glasgow Central station, singing the sectarian chant.
After clips appeared online many were quick to hit out at the chanting.
Former Justice Secretary and current Health Secretary Humza Yousaf took to Twitter to say: "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."
Commenting on a video of the march on social media, the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford wrote: "This is not acceptable period. We cannot allow sectarianism or racism in our communities.
"When you see this it is clear there is a way to go to become a tolerant and respectful society. We all must stand against this behaviour and support our police in doing their duty."
Scottish Greens co-leader and Glasgow MSP Patrick Harvie said: "The images of a mob singing anti-Irish racist songs, as they marched through Glasgow escorted by police, ought to be shocking but are shamefully all too familiar.
"At the very least, we need an assurance that every identifiable person in that crowd will face charges."
Glasgow Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy said: "Not sharing the video because it’s vile and I’m not platforming it, but just to say; racists have no place in Glasgow, Scotland or the world.
"Absolutely disgusted at the behaviour displayed yesterday."
Meanwhile, Show Racism the Red Card tweeted: "Our charity stands in solidarity with Scotland’s Irish and Catholic communities targeted by hate yesterday. Chants of 'why don’t you go home' are racist. Anti-Irish and anti-Catholic hatred in all its forms must be challenged and treated with the seriousness it deserves.
"Religious intolerance and xenophobia must never be accepted as a fact of life by any community or any person in Scotland. Educating the future generation to recognise and safely challenge such hate is crucial. Rather than words, communities and charities need more support.
"We commend members of the public for documenting yesterday’s scenes and urge all to report them to @PoliceScotland."
Police Scotland has now confirmed an investigation is underway with enquiries into the incident ongoing.
A spokesperson said: “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.”
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