Glasgow's Ovo Hydro is unlikely to host further bare-knuckle boxing matches after a large disturbance broke out following an event at the weekend, the Press Association understands.
Groups of men began fighting on Congress Road outside the Ovo Hydro arena at around 11.10pm on Saturday as approximately 9,000 people left a bare-knuckle fighting event at the venue. Police Scotland said three officers were injured during the disorder, with two requiring medical treatment.
Arrests and charges
Two men, aged 27 and 32, were arrested and charged with offences including assault, obstructing police and threatening and abusive behaviour. They were due to appear in court on Monday.
Three other men were arrested and issued with recorded police warnings for threatening and abusive behaviour and breach of the peace. Videos posted on social media show a large number of police vehicles around Finnieston Quay and Finnieston Street.
Footage shows fighting on Clyde Arc bridge
In some footage, groups of men can be seen punching and kicking each other on the Clyde Arc bridge before police move in to break up the fighting.
A spokesperson for the SEC said Saturday's event was attended by around 9,000 people and was delivered "safely within the venue, following extensive planning with the promoter, Police Scotland and other relevant parties".
"We are aware of a number of incidents outside the venue after the event, which we strongly condemn, and we are supporting Police Scotland with their enquiries," the SEC spokesperson said. "We consider all events on merit and are carrying out a full review, as we do following every show. This will inform our thinking on hosting similar such events in the future."
Police response and future outlook
The Press Association understands that bare-knuckle boxing is highly unlikely to return to the Hydro in the future.
Chief Inspector Paul Daley previously said: "Several officers were assaulted whilst carrying out their duties during disorder following an event at the Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday night.
"Violence against officers is disgraceful and will not be tolerated. Being assaulted is not part of the job and it's extremely fortunate they were not seriously injured. Officers are carrying out extensive inquiries in relation to the disturbance which occurred and anyone found responsible will be brought to justice."
