Police investigate footage of ‘racist abuse’ at Rangers v Hibernian

Online footage emerged allegedly showing a group of men directing racist slurs towards a fan.

Police investigate footage of ‘racist abuse’ at Rangers v Hibernian SNS Group

Police have launched an investigation into a video allegedly showing racist abuse towards a supporter at Rangers v Hibernian on Wednesday night.

The clip, understood to have been recorded at Ibrox on Wednesday night, was widely shared on social media.

It is said to have been taken following Rangers’ 2-0 defeat of Hibernian.

Police have said they are “aware” of the footage and are currently carrying out enquiries.

Superintendent Emma Croft said: “Police Scotland have not received any complaints about racist abuse by spectators during the match at Ibrox during the evening of Wednesday, February 10.

“However, we are aware of footage circulating online and enquiries are being carried out.”

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