Two more individuals have been charged in relation to the disorder that occurred during the Scottish Cup match between Rangers and Celtic last month. The incident, which took place on March 8, saw several police officers and members of the public sustain injuries after fans stormed the pitch following Celtic's penalty shootout victory over their Glasgow rivals.
Details of the Disorder
Following the final whistle, dozens of travelling Celtic supporters rushed onto the pitch to celebrate, prompting more than 100 Rangers fans to charge towards them in an attempt to confront them. Police and stewards quickly formed a barrier to prevent a large-scale clash, but violence ensued, with missiles—including a lit flare—being thrown. A 10-year-old child was reportedly struck by a coin, and one officer was hit on the head with a bottle. Footage also captured a female officer being kicked to the ground from behind by a Rangers fan sprinting towards the Broomloan stand, which housed 7,500 Celtic supporters.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have been conducting Operation Moonglint, an investigation launched specifically to identify those responsible for the disorder. Several arrests have already been made. On Sunday, police confirmed that two further men, aged 18 and 19, have been arrested and charged with various offences related to the incident. They are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Detective Chief Inspector David Lamont stated: “Extensive inquiries are ongoing to identify and trace those involved in the scenes which took place at the conclusion of the match on Sunday March 8. A team of officers continue to carry out inquiries and examine a large amount of CCTV images and footage to identify and trace those involved; further arrests will be made.”
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Information can also be submitted directly to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP).
