Woman dies at Celtic Park prior to St Mirren game

A 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the stadium on Saturday.

Woman, 54, dies at Celtic Park prior to St Mirren game SNS Group

A woman has died at Celtic Park after police were made aware of concern within the stadium.

Emergency services attended Parkhead in Glasgow at around 2.45pm on Saturday, April 13 prior to Celtic’s cinch Premiership match against St Mirren.

Police confirmed a 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being made aware of concern within toilets at the stadium.

The woman’s death is not being treated as suspicious.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a woman within toilets at Celtic Park in Glasgow around 2.45pm on Saturday, April 13.

“Emergency services attended but the 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

A spokesperson for Celtic FC said: “We regret to confirm that tragically, a 54-year old woman died suddenly at Celtic Park prior to yesterday’s match.

“Her next of kin have been informed and we would like to extend our most sincere condolences to her family.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are very much with them following this tragic incident.

“Celtic will provide all necessary support we can at this time.”

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