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Sarah Vesty

Three people charged after 'flares and fireworks launched' at Ibrox following match

Police have been arrested and charged three people in connection with a large-scale disturbance outside Ibrox after Rangers beat Celtic 1-0.

Fans gathered outside the stadium on January 2 after watching their team go nineteen points clear at the top of the Premiership table.

Video footage from the scene showed jubilant fans outside the main stand with what look like flares and fireworks during the celebrations.

Stock image: Police were called to Ibrox stadium on January 2 after fans gathered outside (PA)

Officers were called to the scene and confirmed they have now made three arrests in connection with the anti-social behaviour.

Two men, 26 and 22, have been charged with allegedly setting off pyrotechnics outside the football ground.

A 24-year-old man has also been charged in connection with making sectarian comments.

The trio are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date while officers continue their efforts to trace others involved.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old man have been arrested and charged in connection with anti-social behaviour and the misuse of fireworks and flares outside Ibrox stadium on Saturday, 2 January, 2021.

“A 24-year-old man has also been arrested and charged in connection with making sectarian comments. Enquiries are continuing to identify others involved.

“They are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date. A full report has been forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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