Police issue images of Celtic fans after title party disorder

PA Media Celtic fans took over the Trongate area of Glasgow after winning the league titlePA Media
Celtic fans took over the Trongate area of Glasgow after winning the league title

Detectives investigating disorder in Glasgow city centre after Celtic won the Premiership have released images of 28 fans they want to speak to.

Bottles and other missiles were thrown at police as supporters celebrated the club's fifth consecutive title win in the Trongate area on 16 May.

Officers in riot gear moved in to clear the streets after colleagues, who were helping paramedics attend a medical emergency, encountered a hostile crowd.

Police Scotland said they faced "significant levels of disorder" during which two officers were seriously injured and three members of the public required treatment.

Grid-style photo comp featuring images of 28 Celtic fans wanted over disorder in the Trongate area of Glasgow
Police have urged anyone who has information about any of the individuals pictures above to contact the force

The force estimated estimated about 3,000 supporters gathered after a dramatic 3-1 win over Hearts denied the Edinburgh side their first league triumph in 66 years.

The day before the game, Celtic urged its fans not to take part in an unofficial "title party".

Last year's gathering resulted in 19 arrests, injuries to four police officers and a massive clean-up operation the following day.

Just days before the new Premiership season kicks off, police said extensive inquiries were ongoing.

Chief Supt Emma Croft, divisional commander for Greater Glasgow, said the disorder "impacted communities, businesses, police officers and supporters".

She added: "I would urge the people in these images, or anyone who believes they may recognise them, to contact us."

Information can also be passed to the team via a dedicated online portal.

The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form to pass information, images and footage directly to the Major Investigation Team and can be accessed here.