It is believed the force also had to fork out to cover the cost of policing the march itself
More than 900 officers had to be deployed to patrol a single Orange Order parade in Glasgow this year, it has been revealed.
Marchers played instruments and carried banners and flags through the city streets, with officers accompanying them at every step. The Police Scotland report said: “There were 34 processions during the period, including the Annual Boyne Parade, which required a deployment of over 900 officers of varying ranks and specialisms.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Glasgow Orange walk needed more than 900 police officers on patrolThousands of marchers took part in the annual march with the cost paid by Police Scotland.
Read more »
More than 900 police officers needed to patrol single Orange Order marchPolice Scotland assigned hundreds of officers during the Battle of the Boyne walk on July 2.
Read more »
The magical Christmas market 90 minutes away from Greater ManchesterThe magical Christmas market 90 minutes away from Greater Manchester inside a historic hall
Read more »
Human trafficking in Glasgow as criminal gangs profit from slavery and sexual exploitationPolice figures show a rise in the number of reported cases in Scotland, with the Greater Glasgow area having the most instances recorded over the last three years.
Read more »
Plans approved for new sports facility in GlasgowPLANS have been approved for a new sports facility in Glasgow's East End.
Read more »