Police injured as 'serious disorder' erupts among marauding Celtic fans after title win

Police officers were left injured after "serious disorder" broke out among Celtic fans in Glasgow last night.

Approximately 3,000 supporters had congregated in the Trongate on Saturday evening to revel in their Premiership heroics.

Fans were spotted scaling traffic lights and other street furniture - with riot police bussed in to disperse the crowds as the evening went on.

Police Scotland confirmed bottles and other missiles were hurled at officers who had entered the crowd to respond to a medical emergency.

The streets were largely cleared of people by around 7.30pm, though piles of litter remained.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland said most fans had heeded appeals to behave responsibly - but laid into those who caused carnage.

"Once again, we have seen unacceptable levels of violence and anti-social behaviour and Police Scotland's officers have been left to deal with the consequences," he said.

"Being assaulted is not part of the job and regrettably a number of them were injured," he said.

"The levels of criminal behaviour witnessed, in particular the hostility directed towards our officers, is simply unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.

"Those involved should be in no doubt that they will be identified and arrested."

Multiple arrests were made during the operation.

Mr Sutherland has now demanded urgent talks with Celtic, Scottish football authorities and Glasgow City Council to prevent a repeat of Saturday's chaos.

Police Scotland had earlier accused Celtic of failing to make plans for official celebrations in the event they won the league.

A senior officer said policing plans for potential Celtic celebrations had led to rest days being cancelled.

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Glasgow City Council, however, said it did not recognise that description of the club's approach.

Several roads surrounding the Trongate were closed as police braced for gatherings on the streets.

Celtic had appealed to supporters to stay away from the city centre after Saturday's match.

The Hoops had started the day needing a win to boot Hearts out of first and win the Premiership - and did so with a goal in the 87th minute and another in the very last to win 3-1.

Thousands of Celtic supporters proceeded to invade the pitch after the final goal, forcing Hearts players to be escorted from the field.

Hearts released a statement describing the scenes as "shameful" following the match.

"Reports of serious physical and verbal abuse towards our players and staff, both on the pitch and elsewhere, are deeply disturbing," the Edinburgh club said.

"We are investigating this fully and are in dialogue with Police Scotland."

"We will make no further comment at this time other than to say that it is completely unacceptable that our players and staff were put in that situation.

"The pitch invasion caused a chaotic end and nobody seemed to know whether or not the match had been brought to a finish," the club added.

Police Scotland confirmed they were liaising with Hearts to determine whether any players were assaulted during the pitch invasion.

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