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Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called the actions of the Celtic protesters “quite despicable.”
The SNP leader was asked about the ugly scenes that followed the Premiership champions’ 2-0 loss to Ross County when fans called for boss Neil Lennon to leave and chants of “serve the board “.
A pair of Scottish police officers suffered minor injuries when angry fans tore down fences and launched missiles as a police escort led club officials out of the stadium.
Sturgeon insists that such behavior will never be tolerated.
She said: “I don’t care if you are a Celtic fan, a Rangers fan, an Ayr United fan or if you are not a football fan.
“Anyone who attacks police officers is doing wrong and that is quite despicable.
“I would say that across the board, regardless of football or any other sports affiliation.”
Meanwhile, police say those identified as involved in the violence will be arrested.
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Greater Glasgow Division Commander, said: “I was saddened to see the shameful and violent scenes in Celtic Park on Sunday night, it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
“Three of my agents suffered injuries, albeit minor, as a result of the violent behavior that occurred. The Chief of Police has made it clear that violence against officers and staff will not be tolerated and I am fully committed to that within Greater Glasgow.
“We must not forget that protest of any kind is illegal. While we remain at level four and beyond, the disorder and violence that this meeting presented posed a real risk of coronavirus infection for our officers and the wider community without social distancing.
“Now we have started an investigation to identify those who were involved in the disorder and violence towards police officers, players and officials.
“My message is clear, if you identify yourself as involved, you will be arrested. Don’t think you escaped justice just because you weren’t arrested last night.
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