Sunday 1 February 2015 19:16, UK
Glasgow police made 19 arrests at the Old Firm derby at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon.
The League Cup semi-final was the first match between Celtic and Rangers since the latter was liquidated in 2012.
Celtic won the game 2-0, and although the match passed without any physical violence in the ground, police confirmed they had made arrests for other offences.
Chief Superintendent Andy Bates, the Event Commander, said: “As usual the vast majority of the 50,000 fans were here to enjoy the game and support their respective team.
“They deserve credit for their excellent behaviour. However, again, it is the minority of fans who spoiled the occasion by for example setting off flares and singing sectarian songs.
“We dealt with any incidents swiftly and with minimum disruption. As at 1700 hours, 19 men have been arrested for a number of offences – mostly alleged minor public order offences but include 10 arrests for alleged sectarian BOPs (breach of the peace).”
