Fears are growing that this summer’s Orange parades may attract anti-independence protesters and raise tensions on the streets.
There were significant clashes in Glasgow last year when loyalists attempted to block a republican march.
A source close to the police claimed that individuals had warned that the prospect of a fresh vote on the future of the Union may fuel trouble. The source said: “There is the potential for trouble. We saw very serious disorder last year. This year indyref2 tensions are added to the mix. It could inflame things at a time when we’re stretched for resources.”
Will Kerr, a deputy chief constable at Police Scotland, said last week that he was braced for “residual tension” from last year’s riots. Some parades required the
