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Nina Glencross

Boy, 15, charged over Scott Brown comment outside Ibrox after Old Firm derby

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with an alleged incident involving Celtic player Scott Brown outside Ibrox on Sunday.

A slur regarding the Hoops captain's late sister was allegedly made following the Old Firm derby in which Celtic won 2-0 against Rangers.

Brown was reportedly asked: "How's your sister?"

Police Scotland have confirmed the teenager has been charged following social media coverage of the incident.

Police have confirmed a 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with an incident involving Scott Brown (UGC)

A statement from the force said: “Following social coverage regarding an incident involving a Celtic player outside Ibrox on Sunday 1 September 2019, we can confirm a 15-year-old male has been charged in connection with the incident.

“He has been referred to the Early and Effective Interventions Co-ordinator.”

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