Police officer fined after joining Rangers fans celebrating league title in Glasgow’s George Square

The 23-year-old was spotted in photos posted online
Thousands or Rangers fans crowded into George Square last Saturday
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Michael Howie21 May 2021

A police officer has been fined for breaching coronavirus rules after he was spotted among thousands of Rangers fans in Glasgow’s George Square.

The 23-year-old off duty officer was identified from pictures posted online.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We were made aware of images circulating online and following inquiries, a 23-year-old man was given a fixed-penalty notice for breaching coronavirus regulations.

Police monitoring fans at last weekend’s match against Aberdeen
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“The circumstances will be considered by the professional standards department.”

George Square was left strewn with hundreds of broken bottles, plastic bags and spent flares after celebrations turned to violence and flag-draped fans were seen attacking each other and launching bollards and other missiles at riot police.

Rangers fans celebrate winning the Scottish Premiership in George Square
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemned the “disgraceful scenes”.

She tweeted at the weekend: “To say I’m utterly disgusted by the Rangers fans who rampaged through the city would be an understatement.”

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf called the gatherings in Glasgow “selfish and irresponsible behaviour” which put lives at risk.

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