Arrests made as Scottish police hit out at 'shameful' scenes after Celtic vs. Rangers

"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."

"Hundreds of Rangers fans, many of them coming from the section housing the Union Bears ultras, charged towards the Broomloan Stand after some of the 7,500 visiting supporters ran on to the pitch to celebrate. A flare was launched towards the Broomloan Stand and it continued to be thrown around as police and stewards formed a barrier between both sets of fans."

"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 at the conclusion of the match."

Following Celtic's Scottish Cup quarterfinal win over Rangers, a pitch invasion escalated into violence at Ibrox stadium. Hundreds of Rangers fans, including members of the Union Bears ultras group, charged toward the Broomloan Stand after Celtic supporters celebrated on the pitch. Flares were thrown, and confrontations ensued between rival fans, police, and stewards. Celtic players, including penalty scorer Tomas Cvancara, were caught in the chaos, with some experiencing physical altercations. Police Scotland made multiple arrests and described the scenes as shameful, noting officers faced extreme hostility and violence from individuals armed with weapons. The investigation will involve both clubs and the Scottish Football Association.

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