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Violence at Celtic and Hibs cup clash 'pre-organised'

Two men were taken to hospital after a fight broke out between supporters in Edinburgh.

27 October 2011 17:03 GMT

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Violence at Celtic and Hibs cup clash 'pre-organised'

Police: Working to identify fans involved in violence. Pic: © STV

A fight between fans at Scottish Communities League Cup quarter final was "pre-organised violence", police said.

Celtic and Hibs supporters clashed following the Glasgow side's 4-1 victory at Easter Road in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Shortly before 9pm Celtic fans on a coach parked outside the International Bar on Brougham Place started vandalising the vehicle from the inside, breaking three windows.

A fight then broke out between fans on the bus and Hibs fans outside.

Two men, aged 22 and 23, who were passengers on the coach, were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with minor head injuries.

Detective Sergeant Mike Leask said: "This disorder has been pre-organised by those involved in football-related violence and has resulted in two men requiring hospital treatment.

"The coach also sustained significant damage and the disturbance will have undoubtedly unsettled local residents and businesses.

"Lothian and Borders Police will not tolerate violence and disorder in any form and are currently carrying out a robust investigation to identify everyone involved in last night's incident.

"Last month, officers made numerous arrests across Edinburgh and East Lothian as part of a post-match operation following disorder at a friendly match in August.

"The public can rest assured we will be undertaking similar enquiries to bring these culprits to justice and anyone who can assist with our investigation is asked to contact police immediately."

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