Nine arrested at Celtic fans' trophy day street party as 15 also charged over pyros and weapons
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COPS have charged FIFTEEN people following Celtic fans' boozy title party in Glasgow city centre with nine arrests made.
Thousands of Hoops fans gathered in the Trongate area to celebrate their team receiving the Scottish Premiership trophy.
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Thousands of Celtic fans gathered in Merchant City
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Cops have confirmed nine arrests were made
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The Celtic players received the silverware following the 1-1 draw with St Mirren at Parkhead, the final match of the season.
Away from Celtic Park, there was a huge gathering of supporters in the city.
The unofficial title party has become an annual event with thousands flocking to the areas surrounding the Merchant City.
There were shocking scenes of violence while fans were spotted climbing traffic lights and setting off pyrotechnics.
Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council had urged fans NOT to gather but thousands still made the trip.
Now, cops have revealed nine arrests were made in total - three at the game and six in the city centre.
15 people have been charged in connection with several offences.
These include possession of pyrotechnics or offensive weapons, assault and public order offences.
Six fixed penalty notices were also dished out as well as four recorded police warnings.
Chief Superintendent Emma Croft, Divisional Commander, Greater Glasgow Division, said: 'While some fans respected the appeal from police and partners to act responsibly, thousands didn't and descended on Glasgow Cross causing significant disruption to the city.
Celtic fans enjoy title party as they celebrate team lifting Premioership trophy
'This mass assembly of people also had an impact on some local businesses who took the decision to close early or completely as a consequence.
'A significant majority of those who congregated were highly intoxicated, with evidence of drug misuse requiring medical intervention. A number of people were admitted to local hospitals as a consequence.
'There were numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour including the reckless discharge of pyrotechnics. Several people scaled the Mercat Tower and other street furniture requiring assistance.
'Officers took decisive action to clear the area and prevent further disorder when it was safe to do so. Thankfully there were no reports of injuries to officers.
'We will continue to work with partners to achieve a safer and less disruptive way for fans to celebrate safely.'
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