A police officer and stewards were seen pushing back fans at the Scottish Cup quarter-final match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox, as depicted in the image above. Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen strongly criticized the behavior of certain supporters during the game, labeling it as disgraceful and deserving of universal condemnation from the football community and society at large.
Several arrests have been made in response to the incidents, prompting Police Scotland to initiate a thorough investigation in collaboration with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association. The officers and stewards faced prolonged hostility and violence from individuals armed with dangerous items, resulting in injuries to officers and members of the public.
The investigation will also focus on the unauthorized entry of some fans into the Broomloan Road stand before the match, leading to disruptions in the security operation and temporary closure of turnstiles. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information about the disorderly conduct before, during, or after the game to contact Police Scotland at 101.
For more details, you can access the full reports on the incidents involving Celtic and Rangers players by following the provided links.