Police have confirmed they are investigating 'hate mail' allgedly directed towards Kevin Clancy after Saturday's Celtic v Rangers clash
Police have confirmed they are investigating 'hate mail' allgedly directed towards Kevin Clancy after a Celtic v Rangers clash.
The matter was reported by the Scottish Football Association after the referee's personal details were published online following Saturday's Old Firm. The 39-year-old's performance came under criticism after disallowing an Alfredo Morelos goal for a push on Alistair Johnston with the game at 0-0, with Celtic going on to win 3-2 following the incident involving the Rangers forward.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are investigating alleged threatening communications which were reported to us by the SFA today. All reports of this nature are treated with the utmost seriousness and will be investigated thoroughly.Top news stories today Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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