Man in serious condition in hospital after Celtic fans descend on Glasgow Cross
Thousands gathered in the city to celebrate Celtic's Premiership title win
A man is in hospital after being attacked in the Glasgow Cross area after thousands of Celtic fans gathered in the city to celebrate their team’s Premiership title win.
The 31-year-old is in a serious condition in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after the assault following Celtic’s 5-0 win at Parkhead during their final match of the league campaign.
Police confirmed that three people were seriously assaulted in separate incidents during the fan gathering. Two other men, aged 33 and 19, received hospital treatment before being discharged.
Eighteen people sustained minor injuries through being drunk.
There were 10 arrests for a number of other offences including assault, acts of public disorder and police assault, with a further eight people issued with fixed penalty notices.
Superintendent Gerry Corrigan, Greater Glasgow Division, said:
“Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 27 May, 2023) thousands of Celtic supporters gathered in the area of Glasgow Cross for several hours to celebrate their team’s achievement.
"Working with partners, a proportionate policing plan was in place which facilitated the gathering, prioritised public safety and sought to minimise disruption to businesses and communities.
"Throughout the day, there was an unacceptable level of anti-social behaviour and incidents of disorder. Police officers took swift and robust action to prevent these escalating.
Officers say enquiries are ongoing.