Overview
- Police Scotland reported four officers sustained minor injuries when missiles and fireworks were thrown before Thursday’s Europa League fixture in Glasgow.
- Three males, aged 17, 36, and 37, were arrested and charged, with the 36-year-old due in Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday and the others to appear at later dates.
- Social-media footage showed fireworks launched toward Celtic supporters outside the Celtic Supporters Club on London Road about an hour before kick-off, with reports some were aimed at police.
- A substantial policing operation was in place, and video captured uniformed officers chasing a group dressed in black chanting “Utrecht.”
- The match proceeded with Celtic winning 4-2 to reach the Europa League play-off round, the draw set for Friday to determine a tie against Stuttgart or Ferencvaros, as former referees’ chief Keith Hackett urged UEFA to investigate.