Man in court charged with throwing bottle at Old Firm game

A man has appeared in court charged with throwing a bottle at a Celtic physio at the Old Firm game. 32 year old Alan Crawford from Grangemouth in Falkirk allegedly assaulted Daniel Friel at Ibrox Stadium on April 3, 2022.

Court papers state Crawford threw a bottle towards Mr Friel causing it to strike his head.

The charge claims this was done to Mr Friel’s severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

Celtic later won the match 1-2 with Tom Rogic and Cameron Carter-Vickers netting for the victors.

Rangers midfielder Aaron Ramsey initially opened the scoring for the hosts.

Crawford made no plea today at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was granted bail by Sheriff Iain Fleming.

Crawford will appear again at court at a later date.

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