Police keen to talk to men after Celtic FC match incident
Officers believe the pair may have information which could help in relation to an incident that happened during the Celtic v Hibernian Scottish Cup Quarter Final match on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
The first man is described as being white, 30s, slim build, wearing a light grey jacket, light grey trousers, grey skip cap, trainers, wearing a black cross-body bag.
The second man is described as being white, 30s, medium build, wearing a black jacket, dark green polo shirt, blue jeans and black trainers.
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Police Constable Aynsley McIntyre, from Greater Glasgow Football Enquiry Unit, said: 'We would urge these men or anyone who knows them to please make contact with us.
"I would also ask anyone who witnessed what happened, or anyone with information relating to the incident, to please speak to officers via 101, quoting reference 1457 of Sunday, 9 March, 2025.
'Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
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