A Scottish referee is placed under police protection after his personal details are leaked online amid online threats following a highly controversial penalty involving Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Channel NewsAsia and ABC Australia both report that the incident follows strong public backlash to the decision, which draws widespread attention and leads to targeted harassment. According to ABC Australia, the Scottish Football Association condemns what it calls “vigilantism,” linking the threats to leaked information about the match official. The reports indicate that police involvement escalates to ensure the referee’s safety and to address the risk posed by the online material. Both outlets frame the situation as a response to threatening messages and the dissemination of identifying information, rather than as a debate over the original on-field decision itself. The Scottish FA’s comments emphasize that such actions are unacceptable and direct attention toward safeguarding officials and discouraging harassment. The matter highlights how disputes over sporting decisions can spill into online abuse and prompt law enforcement protection.