Kraig is Rangers mascot days after Old Firm bottle attack
He spoke exclusively to Alison Conroy after his proud moment at Ibrox last night
The young boy who missed his first Old Firm match at Hampden Park on Sunday because he was wounded in the head after being hit by a flying bottle was the guest of honour at Ibrox last night, leading the players out of the tunnel.
Police are still searching for whoever hurled the bottle that hit 11 year old Kraig McKay as he walked the rest of the way to the stadium with his family after their supporters bus broke down.
He recalled the moment things turned ugly when he spoke exclusively to Alison Conroy...
Police said officers and genuine supporters "have had enough of this type of behaviour", and vowed to find those responsible.
Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty said: "Whilst the majority of genuine football fans behaved well yesterday, from a crowd of 50,697, there were 18 arrests for minor public disorder including having had too much to drink.
"However, the incident involving the assault of the 11-year-old boy whilst he was walking to the game is completely unacceptable and understandably has shocked the communities of Glasgow.
"Let's be clear - this was an attack on a young boy who could possibly be left with a scar. This is abhorrent, and the person or persons responsible need to be caught.
"A football game is not an excuse for violence, ever. My detective officers are continuing inquiries into the incident, and I would re-iterate their appeals for information.
"Any genuine football fan would not take part in such mindless violence, particularly throwing a bottle into a crowd with the intention to deliberately hurt someone, that person ultimately being a child.
"As I had mentioned before, genuine football fans have had enough of this type of behaviour. We've had enough of this type of behaviour and it won't be tolerated.
"I'd like to thank the majority of 50,697 football fans who behaved well and enjoyed the game."
Officers do not think the boy was deliberately targeted but hope other supporters may have seen who threw the bottle.
Detective Inspector Colin Hailstones said: "At the time, the area was obviously very busy and there are people who will know who is responsible for this crime, and I would appeal to them to come forward to police with their information.
"This attack is totally unacceptable and although we don't believe that the young boy was specifically targeted, the bottle was deliberately thrown at the crowd of supporters who were simply making their way to the match to enjoy the game.
"Anyone with information that will assist our ongoing investigation should contact Cathcart police office through 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."