Eight arrests made during Glasgow’s Orange Walk parade

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    Eight people were arrested during the Orange Walk parade through Glasgow’s city centre.

    Police have confirmed that arrests were made for alleged minor disorder and alcohol related offences during the event on Saturday, 1 July.

    The parade set off from George Square where around 300 people gathered for a low-key remembrance service, with the full parade arriving shortly before 10am.

    The total number of demonstrators and supporters was estimated to be around 9000 and around 60 bands took part.

    The parade celebrates the protestant faith and the various lodges the bands originate from. The event is often marred by problems with street-drinking.

    The arrest figure for this year is lower than in 2016, which saw 18 people arrested.

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