18 arrests linked to Old Firm League Cup clash

Eighteen men have been arrested following the Scottish League Cup semi-final between Rangers and Celtic.

Published 24th Oct 2016

Eighteen men have been arrested following the Scottish League Cup semi-final between Rangers and Celtic.

Police Scotland said all of the arrests were made in or around Hampden Park in Glasgow, where the Old Firm match took place.

A 27-year-old man was arrested and detained in connection with an alleged sectarian breach of the peace outside the ground, while a 17-year-old was arrested and detained for allegedly having a pyrotechnic device.

Reports will be submitted to the procurator fiscal and the pair are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

A further 16 men, aged between 17 and 68, were arrested for minor public order offences.