Police aware of incident of 'fan mocking Ibrox disaster' at Old Firm derby

Officers are investigating after Rangers' 2-2 draw with Celtic on Sunday

Police aware of incident of ‘fan mocking Ibrox disaster’ at Old Firm derbySNS Group

Police are aware of an incident involving a fan allegedly mocking the Ibrox disaster at the Old Firm derby.

Officers are investigating after a Celtic supporter allegedly mocked the tragedy during Rangers’ 2-2 draw with their Glasgow rivals at Ibrox on Sunday.

Police arrested a number of people in connection with various incidents during the clash in Glasgow.

An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault.

Additionally, an 18-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with possessing a sectarian flag.

Both are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with drugs offences, and has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date

A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with a drugs offence and issued with a recorded police warning.

Another 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with an assault and issued a recorded police warning.

A further 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault and released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.

Rangers and Celtic have been contacted for comment.

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