Further arrests after League Cup final disorder

Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 31st Mar 2023
Last updated 31st Mar 2023

A further six men have been arrested in connection with disorder at the Scottish League Cup final in February.

Three, aged 18, 20 and 23, have been released pending further enquiry and three, aged 24, 26 and 28, have been charged and released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

This follows the ten men who were arrested and charged in connection on Wednesday, 29 March, and enquiries are continuing.

Police Scotland supports the event organisers, being the clubs and the football authorities, to create a safe environment for people to attend and enjoy football matches.

READ MORE: Football: Two Rangers fans accused of fighting with Celtic supporters at cup final.

These arrests show that such violence and disorder has no place in football and our enquiries continue in order to identify those responsible for the disorder inside and outside of Hampden at this fixture.

We are committed to working with our partners to maximise the safety of all persons attending football fixtures.

A spokesperson for the SPFL said: “We have been working closely with Police Scotland and the Scottish FA to investigate and address the unacceptable behaviour of a small minority of supporters at the recent Viaplay Cup Final.

“We are encouraged by the progress which has already been made and look forward to more of the individuals involved being identified in the near future.”