Police chief vows swift action after Celtic title clashes

FootballSports
17 May 2026 • 11:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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Police chief vows swift action after Celtic title clashes

  • Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Celtic Park following the team's Premiership title win, leading to "deeply disturbing" scenes.
  • Heart of Midlothian players and staff were subjected to "serious physical and verbal abuse" during the pitch invasion, with one player reporting "a little blood here and there."
  • Police Scotland has launched an investigation, vowing "robust and swift action" against any criminality, though no arrests have been made yet.
  • Following the match, around 3,000 people gathered in the Trongate area, where officers faced "significant levels of disorder" and were injured by thrown missiles, including glass bottles.
  • Both the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and Heart of Midlothian have condemned the events, with Hearts stating the "shameful scenes" have "embarrassed Scottish football."

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