Three people were 'seriously assaulted' in Glasgow yesterday as thousands of Celtic fans gathered to celebrate the club's latest league title.
Fans headed to Glasgow Cross after the final whistle of Celtic 5-0 victory over Aberdeen, but Police Scotland say there was an 'unacceptable level of anti-social behaviour and incidents of disorder'.
One man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and remains there in a serious condition, but the other two men, aged 33 and 19, have since been discharged from hospital after being treated by medics.
They were each injured in separate incidents.
Cops also confirmed there had been 10 arrests at the gathering for a number of other offences, including assault, acts of public disorder and police assault following the event but no police officers were injured. A further eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices.
Police added 18 people sustained minor injuries, 'mainly due to intoxication.'
Superintendent Gerry C.orrigan, 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.
“Three people were seriously assaulted in three separate incidents during the event. A 31-year-old man remains in a serious condition within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after being attacked. Two other men, aged 33 and 19, were treated at hospital after being assaulted and have since been discharged.
“There were 10 arrests for a number of other offences including assault, acts of public disorder and police assault following the event. No police officers were injured.
“A further eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices. Eighteen people sustained minor injuries, mainly due to intoxication. Enquiries into all reported incidents are ongoing.”
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