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A priest was reportedly subjected to an attack outside a Catholic Church as an Orange Walk passed by.

The attack took place outside St Alphonsus’ church on Stevenson Street, Glasgow as people gathered outside mass around 4.20pm yesterday afternoon.

It is alleged the priest was spat on, verbally abused and threatened with a baton.

A worshipper who claims to have seen the incident said: "The priest was spat at, verbally abused and also assaulted by a baton. I was disgusted."

The man continued: "I eventually got hold of an officer after screaming at her to get resources to protect [him].

"[It was] little too late as the damage had already been done."

It is not known if the priest reported the incident to the police or if it was another member of the public.

Police could not confirm if a member of the parade was involved in the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We can confirm we are investigating reports of an assault on a man outside a church in the Barras in Glasgow at around 4.20pm on Saturday.

"There was no injury as a result of the incident.

"It is believed the Orange Walk had been passing by at the time, but it is still to be established if there is any connection in regards to members of the parade.

"Enquires are ongoing."

(Image: Sunday Mail)

An estimated 4,500 people walked in the Boyne parade yesterday through Glasgow City Centre which began at 9.30am and saw the closure of numerous streets in the city.

Four arrests were made.

The Grand Orange Lodge in Scotland has been contacted for comment.