Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following an assault that took place during the Celtic vs Hearts game in May. The assault occurred during the Premiership title decider at Celtic Park in the east end of Glasgow on Saturday, May 16.
The man is described as early 40s, heavy build with greying hair. He was wearing grey/khaki shorts, a beige jacket, white trainers and sunglasses. Police say he may be able to assist with enquiries.
Appeal for information
Constable Ryan Beveridge, of the Greater Glasgow Football Enquiry Unit, said: "I would urge the man in the image, or anyone who has information relating to them, to contact us. Information can be given by calling 101, quoting incident number 0880 of 16 May, 2026, or by phoning Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Title decider background
The destination of the championship was decided in an epic shootout when Celtic hosted the then-league leaders Hearts on the final league match of the season. Hearts, formerly managed by current Rangers gaffer Derek McInnes, required just a point to become the first non-Old Firm side since Aberdeen in 1985 to lift the league championship. But it was ultimately Celtic who clinched the trophy.
The title deciding match was followed by a pitch invasion by Celtic fans, with Hearts later complaining that the invasion caused the match to be finished prematurely. Celtic supporters goaded some of the Hearts players, with Derek McInnes and his men later heading immediately along the M8 without taking on their post match media duties.
SPFL response
Subsequently, the SPFL slammed Celtic fans who invaded the pitch once the final whistle blew - but insisted referee Don Robertson did not end the game prematurely.
