A NUMBER of alleged hate-related crimes during the Rangers v Celtic match in Glasgow are being investigated, Police Scotland said ...
Celtic interim manager John Kennedy on the touchline during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday February 27, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Celtic. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.
Officers were also informed that an object had been thrown, striking Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy. In a short statement, Celtic have hit out at the incident, stating they will be going to Rangers over the “unacceptable” matter. It is understood a small number of reports were received by the force relating to alleged hate crimes during the match, with these being assessed and police inquiries continuing.Meanwhile, a heated exchange between Todd Cantwell of Rangers and Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor sparked an on-field rammy at the end of the game.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rangers 3 Celtic 3 LIVE reaction as Rangers supporting star boxer lays into Fabio SilvaGlasgow's two footballing giants went head to head and served up an amazing game at Ibrox.
Read more »
Ally McCoist: 'I will breach Hate Crime Act at Rangers vs Celtic game'ALLY McCoist has “guaranteed” that he will breach the Hate Crime Act at the upcoming Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Rangers ...
Read more »
'Mask slip': McCoist under fire for Rangers hate crime blast'Cheeky mask slip' - Ally McCoist under fire after Rangers vs Celtic hate crime tirade.
Read more »
Ally McCoist admits Rangers vs Celtic fear over 'crazy' hate crime lawAlly McCoist slaughtered the new hate crime laws in Scotland as he admitted fears over breaches in match between Rangers and Celtic.
Read more »
Van Dijk says Rangers vs Celtic police meeting was more intense than matchThe Dutchman made just one appearance against the Ibrox side during his two years with the Hoops.
Read more »
Tory demands police apology as police say Rowling comments ‘not a hate incident’Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser wants an apology as remarks he made were classed as a ‘non-crime hate incident’ but those made by JK Rowling were…
Read more »