Two men arrested over mass street brawl ahead of Old Firm clash

Officers were called to large-scale disturbance on Duke Street in the east end of Glasgow.

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Two men have been arrested in connection with a large-scale disturbance in the east end of Glasgow.

Officers were called to the Alexandra Bar on Duke Street shortly before Wednesday night’s Premiership clash between Rangers and Celtic.

A 19-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were arrested as officers dispersed the group.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A disturbance occurred on Duke Street outside the Alexandra Bar in Glasgow shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, 2 February, 2022. 

“Officers on patrol attended the scene, prevented escalation and the group dispersed.

“Two men, aged 19 and 23, were arrested in connection with the disturbance and enquiries are ongoing.”

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