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Police Call for Tougher Club Sanctions After Surge in Scottish Pitch Invasions

Police Scotland is pushing for reduced ticket allocations, spectator bans, and legal change to stop rising fan violence

Overview

  • A mass pitch invasion at Celtic’s title‑deciding win over Hearts led to widespread unrest and prompted a fresh policing and regulatory response.
  • Police Scotland says officers were attacked and injured while more than a dozen people were arrested in connection with the end‑of‑season disorder.
  • Chief Constable Jo Farrell urged stepped club penalties such as 20% and 40% ticket allocation cuts and eventual spectator bans to force accountability.
  • The SPFL has opened disciplinary probes into five matches and the SFA expects to publish an independent Hampden review into the RangersCeltic scenes within weeks.
  • Football leaders are weighing rule changes including criminalising pitch incursions and forms of club liability, a move that could speed sanctions and lessen strain on police and local businesses.