Hearts and Hibs fans praised by police after cup final weekend

Parade: 100,000 celebrated their team's win.SWNS

Fans have been praised by the police after the cup final weekend.

A total 35 people were arrested in Glasgow and Edinburgh across Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday saw 50,000 fans watch Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the cup final at Hampden.

There were 22 arrests in and around the stadium at the match. Six were for sectarian offences, six drinking related, nine breach of the peace and one racially aggravated offence.

In Edinburgh, eight people were arrested for assault and breach of the peace offences.

On Sunday, 100,000 took to the streets of the capital to celebrate the win and watch the team parade the cup from the City Chambers to Tynecastle.

Five men were arrested and charged with assaults and breaches of the peace. The men, aged 25, 17, 28, 27 and 17 are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A police spokesman said: "This weekend was an historic couple of days for the capital and Lothian and Borders Police have been delighted with the behaviour of the public.

"Of the tens of thousands who were involved in the Scottish Cup Final match and celebrations, only a small number acted in an unacceptable manner.

"Both sets of supporters have been a credit to their respective clubs and we are grateful to them all and our partners for their assistance in ensuring this event passed without significant incident."

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