12-year-old boy charged with aiming racist chants at Rangers player during Old Firm match
It allegedly happened during the match between the sides at Celtic Park in December
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with directing racist chants at a Rangers player during the last Old Firm derby.
The child, who can’t be named for legal reasons, is accused of targeting racist abuse towards the player during the 2-1 win for Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday December 29.
Police Scotland said on Monday that the boy has been charged and reported.
Superintendent Mark Sutherland, of Greater Glasgow Division, said: “Abuse of any form is completely unacceptable and Police Scotland will continue to rigorously investigate any reports of abuse we receive and bring those responsible before the relevant authorities.
“We'd remind the public that, as the person charged is below the age of 18, he cannot be named or identified for legal reasons as per the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.”
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