Police have arrested five more fans over smoke bombs and sectarian chanting after an investigation into disorder at a Stranraer v Celtic match.

Four supporters were arrested before and during the Scottish Cup fourth round tie on January 10 after trouble flared at Stair Park. Two were arrested in the ground and two were arrested out with the ground.

Police then launched an investigation after the game into the use of pyrotechnic devices, smoke bombs and fire crackers as well as sectarian chanting.

They confirmed on Thursday that a further five people have now been arrested as part of the investigation and will appear at Stranraer Sheriff Court in due course.

Superintendent Steven Lowther, match commander, said: "The behaviour of a minority on the day was unacceptable.

"What was supposed to be an enjoyable event for all was tarnished by a group of individuals who were intent on singing sectarian songs as well as letting off smoke bombs and pyrotechnics within the crowd.

"It is evident that those involved had no concerns for either the safety of others or how their behaviour spoiled what should otherwise have been an event where the post-match discussion should have centred on football and not their antics.

"We have worked with partners and both clubs to identify those involved and as a result five more arrests have been made."