Celtic fans warned to prepare for delays ahead of Champions League clash

Football fans heading to Celtic's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain are being warned to plan ahead.

Police Scotland say there will be high security at the match - where 58,000 football fans are expected on Tuesday night.

Armed officers and mounted police will be in attendance at Celtic Park and extra bag searches will be carried out.

Superintendent Mark Hargreaves, Match Commander, said:

"Public safety is always paramount for events like football matches, and we have a full policing plan in place to ensure that supporters get to and from the stadium safely. We are well versed in policing these types of events.

"The overall policing plan will include additional security measures in and around the stadium, such as road closures. Please be patient as it might take a little more time than usual to get through the turnstiles.

"Therefore I would ask anyone who is attending to ensure they get there early - plan your travel in advance. As it is such a crucial fixture for both teams, no supporters from either side would want to miss the kick off.

"I would like to emphasise that the security measures, which includes the presence of armed officers, are not in response to any particular threat as there is no intelligence to suggest that - similar measures have been introduced across a number of stadiums and are being used at Ibrox and Hampden.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to remind those attending to be aware of restrictions on what you can bring into the stadium.

"Additionally, anyone intent in causing disorder or hate crime can be expect to be arrested by police."