Hearts contact police and condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat

Edinburgh club demand action over scenes at end of title-decider and insist authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game’

TENSION: Police look on as Celtic fans celebrate in Glasgow after their side won the Scottish Premiership title after a 3-1 win at home to Hearts. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

HEARTS have issued a statement castigating the “shameful” and “disgraceful” scenes which marred the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership’s title race at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club has emphasised “deeply disturbing” treatment of players and staff. Celtic’s last-day victory had secured their fifth title in succession.

Callum Osmand’s goal for Celtic, the third in a 3-1 win, fuelled a mass pitch invasion which saw Hearts players antagonised and confronted. Those who entered the pitch were audibly booed by those in the stands.