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Two Police Officers Injured and 14 Arrests Made After Celtic Title Win

Two police officers were seriously injured and 14 people were arrested after fans gathered in Glasgow following Celtic's Scottish Premiership title victory. Police used riot officers to clear crowds after bottles and missiles were thrown.

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1 source·May 17, 1:30 PM(12 days ago)·1m read
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Two police officers were seriously injured and 14 arrests were made after Celtic fans gathered in Glasgow following the team's 3-1 win over Heart of Midlothian. Fans gathered in the Trongate area of the city after the game, initially setting off green flares and drinking before the situation escalated.

Officers assisting paramedics at a medical emergency were struck by bottles. Riot police were deployed to disperse the crowd. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland said one officer sustained facial injuries and another suffered bruising to the body. He described the violence as disgusting and said the club needed to work with authorities to prevent similar incidents next year.

Celtic fans entered the pitch as the third goal was scored. The match did not restart after the incident. Hearts condemned the atmosphere inside the stadium and said staff had to leave without completing post-match duties. The SPFL stated it would review reports before deciding on any action and plans to discuss pitch invasions with the Scottish government.

Key Facts

Two officers injured
One with facial injuries, one with body bruising
14 arrests
10 in Trongate and 4 at Celtic Park
Pitch invasion
Occurred as third goal entered the net

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Saturday

    Celtic defeated Heart of Midlothian 3-1 to win the title.

    1 sourceThe Bbc
  2. Saturday evening

    Fans gathered in Trongate and violence toward officers began.

    1 sourceThe Bbc
  3. Sunday morning

    Streets were cleared and damaged traffic lights were repaired.

    1 sourceThe Bbc

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Police will review CCTV footage to identify additional suspects.

  2. 02

    SPFL will assess referee reports before deciding on sanctions.

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PublishedMay 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

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