The Scotsman

Arrest over ‘threats’ made to Hibs manager Lennon

- By RUSSELL JACKSON newsdeskts@scotsman.com

A man has been arrested over alleged offensive and threatenin­g comments made against Hibernian manager Neil Lennon.

It follows an investigat­ion into an online post made in the wake of Hibs’ 3-2 victory over Rangers on Saturday.

Earlier, Police Scotland confirmed they will take no action against Lennon following complaints over his behaviour during the match at Ibrox.

Police Scotland received a number of complaints after the former Celtic manager celebrated his side’s first goal by apparently cupping his ears and raising a fist in the direction of the Rangers fans. A force spokeswoma­n said: “Following complaints received, we have reviewed the 0 Neil Lennon faces no action from police over Ibrox match events at the match and, after discussion with the procurator fiscal, establishe­d that no criminalit­y took place. Therefore no further action will be taken.”

Officers arrested a 54-yearold man over the alleged offensive comments yesterday.

He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today.

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