The Orange Order
Have reported Hibs fans to Police Scotland alleging a hate crime to do with a banner with a crossed out sash displayed on Wednesday night, statement below:
'You may all be aware of an offensive banner at Easter Road on Wednesday night, which again highlights a proactive campaign of hate against the Orange Institution and the wider Protestant community.
We have already highlighted this campaign to Scottish Government Officials, Senior Politicians from all political partys, CEOs at every local authority and Police Scotland.
You can be assured we will be asking questions next week to Hibernian Football Club and Police Scotland as to why this banner was allowed to be displayed and why no action was taken to remove it, as it represents a hate crime.
I would encourage everyone if you feel comfortable doing so to phone Police Scotland on 101 and report this incident as offensive to you, and it represents a hate crime against the Orange Institution.
Executive Officer
Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland'
I'm not going to argue such a banner belongs in a football stadium but reporting it to the police, really? I mean really? Brass and neck spring to mind.
'You may all be aware of an offensive banner at Easter Road on Wednesday night, which again highlights a proactive campaign of hate against the Orange Institution and the wider Protestant community.
We have already highlighted this campaign to Scottish Government Officials, Senior Politicians from all political partys, CEOs at every local authority and Police Scotland.
You can be assured we will be asking questions next week to Hibernian Football Club and Police Scotland as to why this banner was allowed to be displayed and why no action was taken to remove it, as it represents a hate crime.
I would encourage everyone if you feel comfortable doing so to phone Police Scotland on 101 and report this incident as offensive to you, and it represents a hate crime against the Orange Institution.
Executive Officer
Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland'
I'm not going to argue such a banner belongs in a football stadium but reporting it to the police, really? I mean really? Brass and neck spring to mind.