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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Sara Paciaroni

Police confirm arrests after Rangers fans gathered for Europa League final

Mark Sutherland said the arrests were made in connection to 'minor acts of disorder'

FIVE people have been arrested after Rangers fans gathered in Glasgow city centre to cheer on their team at the Europa League final in Seville.

The city's top cop chief superintendent Mark Sutherland said the arrests were made in connection to "minor acts of disorder".

He said: “A proportionate policing plan was in place in Glasgow during the Europa League final held in Seville and we worked with a range of partners, including Rangers Football Club and Glasgow City Council, to ensure public safety and reduce disruption to the wider community.

“The evening passed without any serious public disorder and I would like to thank the vast majority of supporters who gathered across Glasgow to support their team in this match and behaved responsibly throughout.

“Five people were arrested during the evening in connection with minor acts of disorder and reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

"We are aware of further localised outbreaks of minor disorder in the city following the match.

"Enquiries into these are ongoing and appropriate action will be taken where any criminal behaviour is identified.”

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