"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."
"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."
"The incident occurred after Celtic secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup with a 4-2 win on penalties. Celebrations initially saw Celtic supporters enter the field before Rangers fans also moved onto the pitch, leading to clashes between the two groups."
Following Celtic's 4-2 penalty victory over Rangers in the Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, violence broke out when supporters from both teams invaded the pitch. Celtic supporters initially entered the field to celebrate, prompting Rangers fans to also move onto the pitch, leading to confrontations between the groups. Flares were thrown during the clashes while police and stewards attempted to separate the opposing supporters. Police Scotland described the scenes as despicable, noting that officers and members of the public were injured. Several arrests were made, and authorities confirmed that some supporters had entered without tickets, causing security delays. Both Police Scotland and the Scottish Football Association announced investigations into the incident.
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