STV.TV
29/10/2011
Two people were arrested after disorder at Celtic’s match against Hibernian on Saturday.
Eyewitnesses said trouble flared in the Celtic stands shortly before the end of the game.
It was reported to have started around 10 minutes before the end of the game in the “Green Brigade” section of the stands.
A Strathclyde Police spokesman confirmed that two people had been arrested in connection with a disturbance in the ground.
One eyewitness said: “The police started to lift people. Some of the fans started running along the stands, and there was something going on underneath the stands too.”
The match saw protests against the Scottish Government's Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill, designed to “eradicate” sectarianism from Scottish football.
Celtic fans waved banners reading “Fans Against Criminalisation” and “Kill The Bill”.
Celtic and Rangers fans had earlier gathered in Glasgow’s George Square to protest against the bill, which they have described as being overly heavy-handed.
The match finished goalless and left Celtic 12 points behind Rangers, who lead the SPL.
It was the second meeting between the two clubs in four days, following Wednesday's Communities League Cup quarter-final – which also saw disorder amongst fans.
Police said Celtic and Hibs fans were involved in “pre-organised football related violence” after the match, which Celtic won 4-1.
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