Celtic vs. Rangers: Violence breaks out ahead of Scottish League Cup

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Police mentioned missiles had been thrown at officers throughout violent scenes in Glasgow on Sunday forward of the Scottish League Cup closing between rivals Celtic and Rangers.

Police mentioned there have been additionally experiences of damaged home windows and that officers would use cease and search powers to “forestall dysfunction and severe violence.”

Movies shared on social media appeared to point out flares let off in Glasgow metropolis middle and gangs of masked folks working by way of the streets. Some consumers could possibly be seen taking cowl in a retailer entrance as folks charged previous.

“We have now handled various incidents in Glasgow metropolis middle in the present day involving people participating in dysfunction and violence throughout town,” chief superintendent Stevie Dolan mentioned in a press release. “The usage of weapons or violence is not going to be tolerated and officers will take motion the place vital to make sure security.

“It impacts different members of the general public and the overwhelming majority of soccer supporters who need to benefit from the cup closing occasion safely.”

Celtic and Rangers are each primarily based in Glasgow and have one of many fiercest rivalries in British soccer.

They had been taking part in within the Scottish League Cup closing on the nation’s nationwide stadium, Hampden Park. Celtic gained 5-4 on penalties, with the sport having ended 3-3 after further time.

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