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Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham described the Sunday scenes as ‘disgraceful’ as police made 28 arrests and issued several fixed penalty…

Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham described the Sunday scenes as ‘disgraceful’ as police made 28 arrests and issued several fixed penalty…

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney said the “silence from Rangers was deafening” as he criticised the club for failing to order thousands of fans gathered in Glasgow on Sunday to go home. Police made 28 arrests after fans congregated in George Square and outside Ibrox to celebrate Rangers’ first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years. Reasons for arrest included assaulting police officers, breaching coronavirus regulations, disorder, use of flares and sectarian breaches of the peace. Spea...

Police in the North probe large Rangers gatherings on Shankill Road The Scottish First Minister said that crowds gathering in such a manner could delay the region’s exit from lockdown. By Press Association Monday 8 Mar 2021, 7:56 PM Mar 8th 2021, 8:20 AM 63,183 Views 41 Comments One of the scenes in Glasgow yesterday. Image: Jane Barlow/PA...

Nicola Sturgeon joins criticism of crowds who gathered to celebrate Rangers' Premiership win.

Large crowds have gathered to celebrate Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership despite coronavirus restrictions.

Football games are still taking place, but behind closed doors fans unable to attend. Pictures from PA (above) show police gathered alongside crowds of hundreds celebrating their teams victory outside Ibrox Stadium. The Glasgow Times sent a reporter to George Square where scenes were only slightly smaller in scale. Billowing smoke can be seen and shouting heard as people gathered in force despite lockdown restrictions. .@Glasgow_Times has just gone live from George Square where hund...

Nicola Sturgeon has congratulated Rangers for winning the title but warned fans not to gather to celebrate.

Nicola Sturgeon has congratulated Rangers for winning the title but warned fans not to gather to celebrate.

Nicola Sturgeon has congratulated Rangers for winning the title but warned fans not to gather to celebrate.