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OLD Firm cops have vowed to take a zero tolerance approach to fan violence after being handed extra powers to hammer the hooligans on Glasgow derby day.
Officers will be allowed to use stop and search measures to hit troublemakers before and after tomorrow's game between Celtic and Rangers.
It comes after rival fans clashed in ugly scenes in December, causing Christmas shoppers in Glasgow city centre to cower in terror.
Police Scotland will use Section 60 powers, allowing them to search individuals for weapons or remove items used to conceal identities.
This includes searches of those in vehicles or on foot, which Police Scotland say will be used “where appropriate and necessary”.
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The stop and search powers will be in force in various areas of the city from 8am until 11.50pm. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who is leading the operation, said: “Implementation of the Section 60 legislation is only undertaken when there is sufficient risk of serious disorder or violence.
“Unfortunately, this fixture attracts a minority of people who seem intent on using the game as an excuse for violence and the use of weapons.
“The disorder that took place before the fixture in December 2024 was completely unacceptable and we are still carrying out extensive investigations to identify those who were involved, with a number of people arrested.
“Attacks on genuine supporters, the public who can get innocently caught up in disorder, police officers or emergency workers who are there to help and protect will not be tolerated.
“Neither will the possession of offensive weapons or dangerous instruments, including pyrotechnics, or any attempt to evade justice by concealing one’s identity.” It is only in the last week that a ban on Rangers fans attending the tie was revoked, allowing around 3000 visiting supporters into Celtic Park.
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For the first time, nets have been erected across the visitors' enclosure, preventing missiles reaching their target.
Adding to the tension will be the gap between the two Glasgow giants, with Celtic po...
OLD Firm cops have vowed to take a zero tolerance approach to fan violence after being handed extra powers to hammer the hooligans on Glasgow derby day.
Officers will be allowed to use stop and search measures to hit troublemakers before and after tomorrow's game between Celtic and Rangers.
It comes after rival fans clashed in ugly scenes in December, causing Christmas shoppers in Glasgow city centre to cower in terror.
Police Scotland will use Section 60 powers, allowing them to search individuals for weapons or remove items used to conceal identities.
This includes searches of those in vehicles or on foot, which Police Scotland say will be used “where appropriate and necessary”.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583517504/1742004687/articles/wZuKkats8tVbF2bBNZsys/1103414737.jpg]
The stop and search powers will be in force in various areas of the city from 8am until 11.50pm. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who is leading the operation, said: “Implementation of the Section 60 legislation is only undertaken when there is sufficient risk of serious disorder or violence.
“Unfortunately, this fixture attracts a minority of people who seem intent on using the game as an excuse for violence and the use of weapons.
“The disorder that took place before the fixture in December 2024 was completely unacceptable and we are still carrying out extensive investigations to identify those who were involved, with a number of people arrested.
“Attacks on genuine supporters, the public who can get innocently caught up in disorder, police officers or emergency workers who are there to help and protect will not be tolerated.
“Neither will the possession of offensive weapons or dangerous instruments, including pyrotechnics, or any attempt to evade justice by concealing one’s identity.” It is only in the last week that a ban on Rangers fans attending the tie was revoked, allowing around 3000 visiting supporters into Celtic Park.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583517504/1742004687/articles/wZuKkats8tVbF2bBNZsys/1042607409.jpg]
For the first time, nets have been erected across the visitors' enclosure, preventing missiles reaching their target.
Adding to the tension will be the gap between the two Glasgow giants, with Celtic po...
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