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Claire Galloway

Ross County working to identify fans who aimed vile sectarian abuse at Celtic players

Ross County are working to identify fans who aimed vile sectarian abuse at Celtic players during Wednesday night's Scottish Premiership clash.

Video footage circulating on social media appears to show some supporters hurling abuse at players from the stands.

Sectarian slurs can be heard in the sickening 45-second clip at the Scottish Premiership match, including 'dirty fenian b*******'.

The happened at the clash on Wednesday after Anthony Ralston scored the winning goal late on.

Ross County issued a statement on Friday, condemning sectarian behaviour which occurred within the Singing Section.

The club confirmed cops are now investigating the incident and urged supporters with information to come forward.

The statement read: "Ross County Football Club are aware of an incident of sectarian behaviour which occurred within our Singing Section after Celtic scored the winning goal on Wednesday night. We strongly condemn this type of discriminatory behaviour and language, which has no place in football or wider society.

"We are working to identify the individuals involved and will take the strongest possible action against them. An investigation is underway within the club and Police Scotland have been notified with a view to carrying out a criminal investigation.

"Any supporter who was present in that area of the ground and has information or recordings that can assist this investigation should contact the club."

Cops are aware of the footage and have launched a probe.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the video circulating on social media and officers are carrying out enquiries.”

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