Man arrested over threats made to Hibs boss online

Published 15th Aug 2017
Last updated 15th Aug 2017

A 54-year old man has been arrested and looks set to appear in court over alleged offensive and threatening comments made against Hibs manager Neil Lennon.

Police carried out an investigation into an online post made after Hibernian's 3-2 victory over Rangers on Saturday.

Earlier, Police Scotland confirmed there would not be any further action taken against Lennon following complaints about his behaviour during the match at Ibrox.

They received a number of complaints after he celebrated his side's first goal by apparently cupping his ears and raising a fist in the direction of the Rangers fans.

A force spokeswoman said: 'Following complaints received, we have reviewed the events at the match and, after discussion with the procurator fiscal, established that no criminality took place. Therefore no further action will be taken.'

Officers arrested a 54-year-old man over the alleged offensive comments on Tuesday.

He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Wednesday.