Two men charged after disorder outside Glasgow bare-knuckle boxing event

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 18:49 · Archive

Two men were arrested and charged after a mass disturbance outside Glasgow's OVO Hydro following a bare-knuckle fighting championship on Saturday night.

Two men have been arrested and charged following a disturbance outside Glasgow's OVO Hydro arena on Saturday night, 7 November. The disorder occurred around 11.10pm on Congress Road near the River Clyde, after a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event. Footage shared on social media showed large groups of men fighting in the street, prompting a significant police response with more than 20 vehicles converging on the area.

Three police officers were assaulted whilst responding to the incident, with two requiring medical treatment. Police Scotland said being assaulted is 'not part of the job' and officers were 'extremely fortunate' they were not seriously injured. A 32-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were arrested and charged with offences including assault, obstructing police and threatening or abusive behaviour. Both are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, 9 November.

Chief Inspector Paul Daley condemned the violence, stating: 'Several officers were assaulted whilst carrying out their duties during disorder following an event at the Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday night. Violence against officers is disgraceful and will not be tolerated.' He said officers were carrying out extensive enquiries and anyone found responsible would be brought to justice.

A third man was arrested and issued with a recorded police warning for threatening or abusive behaviour. Police Scotland has appealed for witnesses and information from the public, asking anyone who can assist enquiries to contact officers on 101, quoting incident 2029 of 7 November. Police said they continue to work with partners and event organisers on public safety measures.

How it is being reported

• Three police officers assaulted as men charged after Glasgow OVO Hydro disorderTwo men have been arrested and charged after a disturbance in Glasgow.Glasgow Times · 8 Nov, 12:51
• Two arrests and police officers hurt after brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting eventPolice Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to the Ovo Hydro venue in Glasgow.BBC Glasgow And West · 8 Nov, 12:25
• Police officers injured and arrests made after mass brawl outside boxing eventThree Police Scotland officers were assaulted and two men arrested and charged after disorder outside Glasgow’s OVO Hydro following a bare-knuckle boxing eventThe Herald · 8 Nov, 12:18
• Two men charged after mass disturbance outside Glasgow Hydro as 'officers assaulted'“Several officers were assaulted whilst carrying out their duties during disorder following an event at the Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday night."Glasgow Live · 8 Nov, 12:15

In this story: Police Scotland · OVO Hydro · Glasgow · Glasgow Sheriff Court · Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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