Police arrest fans as Old Firm match descends into riotous chaos

10 articles | Updated 4d ago | Created 6d ago

Following a chaotic pitch invasion and foul-mouthed abuse by Rangers supporters after their Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat, police Scotland confirmed arrests were made on the field of play in response to what Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen described as "extreme hostility." While Danny Röhl condemned the despicable fan behaviour that forced officers into action during Celtic's penalty shootout win at Ibrox, Martin O'Neill expressed concern over how these violent scenes might impact future away fans.

Key Points

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Celtic defeated Rangers via penalty shootout at Ibrox, triggering a pitch invasion by furious home supporters.
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Police Scotland condemned the 'extreme hostility and violence' after officers were injured during post-match scenes in Old Firm history book

Developments

[Mar 08, 20:47] Celtic beat Rangers on penalties at Ibrox; Celtic players and staff confronted by furious home supporters in the tunnel.

[Mar 08, 19:35] (Inferred from context)

Rangers vs Celtic chaos sparks Scottish Government talks with SFA as Holyrood demands 'action'

Dailyrecord.co.uk [email protected] (Mark Pirie) 5d ago

Martin O'Neill fears Celtic and Rangers nightmare scenario will happen in wake of pitch invasion

Dailyrecord.co.uk [email protected] (Anthony Evans) 5d ago

I'm a Celtic fan who witnessed running battle with Rangers and a dangerous flashpoint before kick off set the tone

Dailyrecord.co.uk [email protected] (Graeme Young) 6d ago

Celtic stars don’t hold back after X-rated Rangers fan abuse and pitch invasion

Dailystar.co.uk [email protected] (Graeme Young, Isaac Seelochan) Mar 08

Celtic stars show true colours after X-rated Rangers fan abuse amid pitch riot and arrests

Mirror.co.uk [email protected] (Graeme Young, Isaac Seelochan) Mar 08