CCTV appeal after Celtic victory parade cut short on cup final day

Police have released images of 20 men they believe can help with inquiries into “a number of acts of disorder'' in Glasgow earlier this year.

A parade through the city centre to celebrate Celtic's treble treble victory was cut short on Saturday May 25 amid safety fears.

The open top bus procession had been due to pass through Clyde Street at around 6.30pm.

So many fans had poured into the Gallowgate it was feared the bus could not pass through safely.

A police statement said: “Officers from Police Scotland are releasing images of men they would like to speak to as they believe they may be able to assist with their inquiries in connection with a number of acts of disorder which occurred in and around Glasgow City Centre on Saturday 25 May 2019.

“Anyone who recognises any of the men in the images is asked to contact officers at Kirkintilloch Police Office via telephone number 101 and ask for Operation Miramar.

“Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.''

Police told fans lining the streets at around 7.30pm the event would not go ahead because crowds were not moving off the road.

The parade was scheduled to finish at Barrack Street, with Celtic Park hosting rugby union that day.

More than 50,000 fans watched Glasgow Warriors and Leinster contest the Guinness Pro 14 final at the football stadium in the city's east end.

Earlier, a similar crowd saw Celtic beat Hearts 2-1 in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden.