First Minister John Swinney is urging Celtic supporters to behave ahead of the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline at Hampden Park this weekend. His call comes after public disorder in Glasgow last weekend, when thousands of fans celebrated in the streets around the Glasgow Cross area and police had to intervene. Reports say that around 3,000 supporters took part in the gathering and that some clashes occurred with officers. Two outlets also describe large crowds moving through the Trongate area on Saturday and note that there were incidents involving police. Swinney’s message focuses on preventing a repeat of those scenes before the cup match, with one account quoting him as calling on fans to “desist” from disorder. The statements reflect heightened attention to crowd safety and public order around major fixtures, particularly following recent events in central Glasgow. The final is due to be played at Hampden Park, with officials and law enforcement seeking to ensure celebrations and match-day activity remain peaceful.
John Swinney urges Celtic fans to avoid disorder ahead of Scottish Cup final
First Minister John Swinney is urging Celtic supporters to behave ahead of the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline at Hampden Park this weekend. His call comes after public disorder in Glasgow last...
- John Swinney urges Celtic fans to avoid disorder ahead of the Scottish Cup final.
- The final is scheduled for this weekend at Hampden Park against Dunfermline.
- Last weekend, large numbers of fans celebrated in central Glasgow around Glasgow Cross and/or the Trongate.
- Police intervention was required after some incidents, including clashes between fans and officers.
- Swinney’s plea includes calls for fans to desist from disorder.
Thousands of fans descended on the Trongate area of Glasgow on Saturday, with some clashing with police.
3 months agoFirst Minister John Swinney has urged Celtic fans to "desist" from disorder ahead of the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline at Hampden Park.
3 months agoThe First Minister is anxious to avoid a repeat of the scenes around Glasgow Cross last weekend where around 3,000 fans celebrated in the streets - forcing police to move in.
3 months agoFirst Minister John Swinney has urged Celtic fans to behave ahead of the Scottish Cup final this weekend.
3 months agoThousands of fans descended on the Trongate area of Glasgow on Saturday, with some clashing with police.
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