Man in hospital after attack inside Celtic Park

A man is recovering in hospital after being attacked in Celtic Park at the start of their match with Kilmarnock last night.

Published 9th Aug 2017
Last updated 9th Aug 2017

A man is recovering in hospital after being attacked in Celtic Park at the start of their match with Kilmarnock last night.

The 28 year-old was taken to the Royal Infirmary where he was treated for a facial injury.

No-one has been arrested but Police say they are following a positive line of inquiry.

Celtic Football Club say they are aware of the incident, which is now in the hands of police.

It reportedly took place in a hospitality suite within the stadium.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police inquiries are ongoing after a 28-year-old man was seriously assaulted within Celtic football stadium, Glasgow, around 7.45pm on Tuesday August 8.

"The injured man was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he is being treated for a facial injury. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.''

A Celtic spokesman said: "We are aware of an incident taking place and the matter, which is not football related, is now in the hands of Police Scotland."