Eight more people have been charged following disorder in Glasgow after Celtic’s Premiership title win earlier this year. The total number of arrests has now risen to 32.
Violent scenes in Trongate
Violent scenes erupted in the Trongate area of the city after Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts at Parkhead on May 16. Two officers were seriously injured during the chaos and three members of the public required hospital treatment.
Police Scotland has charged four men, aged 55, 52, 22 and 19, in connection with offences including assault and culpable and reckless conduct. They will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court in due course.
Youths charged and ongoing enquiries
Three male youths and one female youth have been charged in connection with culpable and reckless conduct and will be reported to the relevant authorities.
The force has insisted that enquiries remain ongoing to identify those responsible for the criminality at Parkhead, alongside those involved in disorder in Glasgow’s Trongate area following the game.
Police appeals and raids
Around 3,000 supporters gathered in the area before missiles - including broken bottles - were launched at cops while they dealt with a medical emergency.
Last month, a third wave of CCTV images of football fans pictured during title celebrations were released by police. Cops want to speak to 83 individuals as part of the probe. Those depicted in the images, or anyone who may recognise them, are urged to come forward.
On August 12, cops conducted a series of raids across Glasgow and Lanarkshire, where four people were arrested. Officers swooped on five properties in Springburn, Govanhill, Blantyre, and Bothwell after being granted warrants.
Detectives were supported by colleagues from the Greater Glasgow Division Violence Reduction Unit. The activity was part of a coordinated operation into the rowdy scenes which were witnessed in the city centre in May.
Superintendent Derrick Johnston previously said: "Today's operation is the result of extensive work over a number of weeks and we will continue to carry out inquiries. I hope this day of action makes it clear to those involved that we will not give up and you will be brought to justice."
He added: "Significant enquiries remain ongoing into this disorder which impacted communities, businesses, police officers and supporters. I would urge anyone with any information to contact us."
Police Scotland has asked members of the public to come forward and call 101, quoting Operation Gristalin, if they recognise anyone from the images provided. Otherwise people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
