Police investigate disorder before Aberdeen Rangers cup match

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:56 · Archive

Several police officers were assaulted with fireworks and glass bottles before an Aberdeen versus Rangers cup match in Glasgow.

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into disorder that occurred on Curtis Avenue in Glasgow before the Aberdeen versus Rangers Premier Sports Cup match on Saturday, 31 October, when several officers were assaulted while carrying out their duties.

Officers were attacked with fireworks, glass bottles and other missiles as supporters gathered before the 5:30pm kick-off. Two fans were assaulted during the incident, though neither required medical attention. One man was arrested in a separate incident outside Hampden in connection with an assault.

Police made multiple arrests and issued warnings. A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged outside the stadium for threatening and abusive behaviour and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Three men and one woman are also to be reported for pyrotechnic offences and threatening and abusive behaviour. No arrests were made during the match itself.

The following day, during the Hearts versus Hibernian fixture at Hampden, four men aged between 24 and 37 were arrested for offences including threatening and abusive behaviour and possession of pyrotechnics. They have been released on undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

How it is being reported

• Police launch investigation after officers targeted before Aberdeen-Rangers matchAn investigation into “unacceptable” football-related disorder where officers were targeted with fireworks and glass bottles has been launched by police.The Herald · 2 Nov, 17:14
• Cops launch probe after officers targeted prior to Aberdeen vs Rangers clashAn investigation has been launched after officers were targeted during disorder before the Premier Sports Cup clash between Aberdeen and Rangers.Glasgow Times · 2 Nov, 16:00

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