A TOTAL of 14 arrests were made during the Orange walk in Glasgow on Saturday.
The arrests were made due to public disorder, acts of anti-social behaviour, but also included sectarian related breach of the peace.
In a statement released today, Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland stated that police are aware of videos on social media that show "hateful singing".
An investigation is ongoing into these.
The Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow said: “Officers in Glasgow made a total of 14 arrests during the Orange Order processions on Saturday, September 18. The offences were primarily for public disorder and acts of anti-social behaviour, but also included sectarian related breach of the peace.
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“There were outbreaks of racist and sectarian singing by some of those who attended to support the processions, this is utterly unacceptable and we completely condemn this behaviour.
“We are aware of videos circulating that show some of this hateful singing and are already investigating a number of these.
“Our main priority throughout the event was to maintain public safety and ensure minimum disruption to the wider public.”
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