POLICE made 28 arrests in Glasgow after Rangers fans held a title party in the city centre.
Thousands of Gers supporters took to the streets of Glasgow after the club clinched its first league trophy in a decade.
Thousands of fans continue to celebrate at George SquareCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Fans lap up title win despite lockdown curbsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Large crowds gathered at the city’s George Square – against current lockdown restrictions – since the afternoon.
Thousands of others were escorted by police as they marched through the city.
And the title celebrations continued overnight at George Square.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on the club to tell fans to go home.
And she slammed Covid rule breakers as ‘disgraceful’ and said ‘gathering in crowds just now risks lives’.
Officers confirmed that a number of fans were nicked for alleged offences including the use of pyrotechnic devices and ‘minor disorder’ during the title celebrations.
Police Scotland’s Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland said: “On Sunday, 7 March, 2021, a pre-planned policing operation was instigated after Rangers FC were confirmed as league champions.
“Despite the coronavirus regulations and the prohibition of gatherings, our officers were faced with a very difficult set of circumstances as many thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate across a number of different venues.
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Fans continued to celebrate title triumph despite lockdown restrictionsCredit: PA:Press Association
Fans gathered in Glasgow city centre to celebrate Rangers’ title winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
A ‘small number’ of arrests were made by policeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
“Our priority was public safety and this included reducing the risk of disorder, road safety and effective crowd management among the complexities of a vociferous crowd. This included established crowd control measures to prevent serious disorder in multiple areas and protect the public.
“An appropriate policing response was in place throughout the day and officers continually engaged and encouraged compliance with coronavirus regulations.
“Over the course of the day a number of minor injuries were sustained by members of the public, some of which were as a result of intoxication.
“Where it was appropriate to do so officers moved to enforcement for a variety of offences including breaches of coronavirus regulations, acts of disorder, pyrotechnic use and a number of arrests for assaulting police officers and sectarian related breach of the peace.
“In total, 28 people were arrested and seven people were issued with fixed penalty notices or will be the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal.
“I am grateful to our officers who showed great commitment and professionalism throughout the course of the day, many of whom put their own health at risk during a challenging set of circumstances.”
Steven Gerrard’s side were crowned champions after Celtic failed to beat Dundee United in a goalless draw at Tannadice.
We told earlier how fans also gathered outside Ibrox as the title celebrations kicked off.
And we told how a man was filmed performing a sex act on himself near the stadium.
Rangers star Kemar Roofe films training ground party as players sing and dance with jubilant fans
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
