"The behaviour of a number of supporters at the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox today was shameful. It must be condemned by everyone involved in football and wider society. A number of arrests have already been made, and Police Scotland will now work with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association to carry out a robust investigation following the scenes on the pitch."
"Officers and stewards were faced with extreme hostility and violence over a sustained period, with many individuals having armed themselves with items clearly intended to cause harm. Officers and members of the public have been injured in this despicable display, and I want to express my thanks to all officers and staff deployed."
"The investigation will also include the actions of some supporters who entered the Broomloan Road stand without tickets before the match started, forcing delays in the security operation and the turnstiles to be closed for a period of time."
Violent clashes erupted at the Rangers versus Celtic Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, with Police Scotland condemning the behaviour as shameful. Celtic won 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw, triggering pitch invasions from both sets of supporters. Officers and stewards faced extreme hostility and sustained violence, with some individuals armed with items intended to cause harm. Several arrests were made, and officers and members of the public were injured. The investigation will examine disorder throughout the match and incidents involving supporters who entered the Broomloan Road stand without tickets before kickoff. Police urged anyone with information to contact them.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]