Fans under fire over anti-social behaviour

POLICE have described the level of anti-social behaviour as unacceptable as Celtic fans celebrated their team’s title win on the streets of Glasgow.

However, officers also said there “were no serious incidents or disorder”.

Thousands of supporters gathered in the Glasgow Cross area after Saturday’s match against Motherwell at Parkhead, which kicked off at 12.15pm. It was followed by the presentation of the Scottish Premiership trophy.

Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland said officers made six arrests over the course of the evening. Four fixed penalty notices were also issued.

The force said a proportionate policing plan was in place that prioritised public safety and sought to minimise disruption.

He said: “While there was an unacceptable level of anti-social behaviour and littering there were no serious incidents or disorder.

“There were some outbreaks of minor disorder and our officers acted swiftly and robustly to prevent escalation and protect safety.”

The post-match celebrations, which featured flares and smoke bombs, left the streets around Glasgow Cross strewn with rubbish.

One video on social media showed fans celebrating at the top of the historic Mercat Cross.