‘Absolutely reprehensible’ conduct of Rangers fans condemned

Thousands of fans defied Covid-19 warnings against large gatherings and massed in George Square to celebrate Rangers winning their first Scottish Premiership championship since 2011

Rangers fans celebrate winning the Scottish Premiership in George Square, Glasgow, after their match against Aberdeen (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has argued “every exhortation was given by Police Scotland, the Scottish Government and Rangers Football Club” as he condemned the action of fans as “absolutely reprehensible”.

John Swinney spoke out against the scenes on Saturday which led to five police officers being injured and 28 arrests – with officers saying many more will follow.