Man charged over assault at Celtic and Hearts title decider

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Man charged over assault at Celtic and Hearts title decider
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A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault during the Celtic versus Hearts match on May 16 at Celtic Park. The game saw Celtic secure a 3-1 victory, leading to fans storming the pitch in injury time. Post-match disturbances occurred in Glasgow's Trongate area, resulting in serious injuries to two police officers and requiring three civilians to be hospitalized. The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date, with over 30 others arrested for various offenses connected to the unrest. Police Scotland has previously released images of individuals they wish to interview regarding the incident.

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  • Match occurred on May 16 at Celtic Park.
  • Celtic won 3-1, clinching the Premiership title.
  • Man charged is 38 years old.
  • Disturbances in Trongate injured two police officers.
  • Over 30 others arrested for related offenses.
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The game on 16 May saw scores of fans run onto the pitch in injury time, after Celtic scored a third goal.

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