- Two more arrests in connection to Old Firm match on March 8
- The total is now into 13
- Police Scotland continue investigate into making more arrests
Police investigating the events from the Rangers vs Celtic match on March 8 have made more arrests.
Violence ensued after Celtic’s penalty shootout win over the Gers. Supporters from both teams entered the pitch.
Officers said the men, aged 25 and 46, were arrested and charged with culpable and reckless conduct.
Three weeks after the action, the total is 13 for people arrested in relation to the pitch invasion.
Both men have been released and await a court trial at a later date.
This news comes amid two more arrests at the end of last week. A 26-year-old and a 27-year-old man were arrested.
The 27-year-old was charged with a breach of peace, carrying an offensive weapon, and allegedly assaulting a police officer.
The 26-year-old was arrested and charged with assault.
Detective Chief Inspector David Lamont said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to identify and trace those involved in the scenes which took place at the conclusion of the match on Sunday, 8 March.”
“A team of officers continues to carry out enquiries and examine a large amount of CCTV images and footage to identify and trace those involved. Further arrests will be made.”
As Police Scotland continues to investigate, there will be more arrests in the near future.
