Police probe after Dundee United fan 'filmed mocking Ibrox disaster'
A Dundee United fan appeared to mock the Ibrox disaster — just weeks after a Celtic supporter was banned for a similar gesture.
A Dundee United fan is at the centre of a police investigation after being caught on camera appearing to mock the Ibrox disaster during a Premiership clash against Rangers.
The footage, filmed in the away end at Ibrox on Wednesday night, shows a man making gestures allegedly referencing the 1971 tragedy, in which 66 Rangers fans lost their lives in a crush on a stairwell.
Although no complaints have been made, Police Scotland confirmed they are treating the footage seriously.
A force spokesperson said: 'We are aware of the footage and are carrying out inquiries. No complaints have been received.'
Rangers blasted the gesture as 'abhorrent' and called for strong action from the justice system, saying the repeated mocking of the disaster — Scotland's worst football tragedy — is deeply distressing to those still affected more than 50 years later.
A spokesperson for the Ibrox club said: 'It is deeply upsetting that once again, an incident like this has occurred. The Ibrox disaster remains the darkest day in our club's history and continues to affect a number of families to this day.
'The mocking and celebration of any tragedy is abhorrent and has no place in any football stadium or society as a whole. The club urges the justice system to take the appropriate action.'
The latest incident comes just weeks after a Celtic fan was suspended indefinitely by the Parkhead club for similar behaviour during the Old Firm derby in April. Hoops fan Darren Malloch was seen taunting the tragedy by displaying the numbers 66 on his phone screen. He then went on to show the numbers with his fingers after putting his mobile phone away
The footage was widely shared and condemned. Malloch - who was a project manager with Advance Construction Scotland - was sacked from his job following the incident.
A spokesperson for Advance Construction told the Record: "We can confirm that an individual has been dismissed from our employment, following an incident involving completely unacceptable behaviour at the recent Rangers v Celtic football match.
"As a company, we hold all employees to the highest standards of conduct, both inside and outside the workplace.
"In line with our disciplinary procedures, we will not tolerate or condone this behaviour. We believe that Police Scotland is also investigating this incident, and therefore, we are unable to make any further comment on the matter."
Celtic confirmed at the time that the individual would not be allowed to attend matches 'pending the outcome of a full investigation', and said they had reminded all fans about maintaining respect in football.
Dundee United have yet to issue a public statement regarding the latest incident, but the club has been approached for comment.
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