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Jon Hebditch

Teen boy charged by cops after George Square Rangers title celebrations bringing total to 44

A teenager has been charged by cops after wide spread disorder in Glasgow's George Square following Rangers' title triumph last month.

Thousands of Gers supporters descended on the city centre as the club won a first Premiership title in a decade.

There were ugly scenes as fans clashed with riot police and sporadic fights broke out- with much of the violence concentrated in George Square.

Rangers fans celebrate winning the Scottish Premiership in George Square (PA)

Officers sustained dozens of injuries as they were pelted with missiles and flares.

Police say they have now arrested a 17-year-old youth bringing the total number of arrests to 44.

A statement from Police Scotland read: "A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged following an investigation into disorder in George Square on Saturday, 15 May, 2021.

"He has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date. A report is being submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

It's estimated some 15,000 fans made their way into the city centre following their victory against Aberdeen- despite warnings from both Rangers club bosses and police not to break lockdown rules.

Scenes of violence following the title win were roundly condemned.

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