Police investigating disorder linked to the Rangers versus Celtic match on 8 March make six additional arrests, bringing the total number of arrests to 37. The incidents are connected to scenes at the end of the game involving supporters from both clubs. Reporting from Scotland notes the further arrests come as officers continue their investigation into what occurred during and after the Scottish Cup clash. The outlets describe the disorder as part of the “Old Firm” rivalry, with fans kicking off during the post-match period. The authorities do not, in the provided reports, set out specific allegations against the newly arrested individuals or the breakdown of charges. The investigation remains ongoing, and police continue to build on earlier arrests already made in connection with the same set of incidents. The BBC Sport report and the Daily Record both state the updated arrest figure and that the additional arrests are related directly to the match-day disorder at the end of the contest on 8 March.
Six more arrests made over Rangers v Celtic disorder
Police investigating disorder linked to the Rangers versus Celtic match on 8 March make six additional arrests, bringing the total number of arrests to 37. The incidents are connected to scenes at the...
- Six more arrests are made in connection with Rangers versus Celtic disorder on 8 March.
- The total number of arrests linked to the incident rises to 37.
- The disorder occurs around the end of the match following the Scottish Cup clash.
- Police are continuing an ongoing investigation into supporter behaviour at the game.
- Both reports describe the incident as part of the Rangers–Celtic “Old Firm” rivalry.
A total of 37 arrests have now been made in connection with scenes at the end of the match on 8 March.
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