Three arrested over attack which saw Celtic fan left motionless on ground after being stamped on

Three people have been arrested over an attack on a Celtic fan after Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter final clash.

The trio were detained in connection with an assault on Helen Street, yards from Ibrox Stadium, after the man was knocked to the ground and repeatedly stamped on.

He was left lying motionless on the ground, near the back wheel of a supporters' bus, after stamps rained down on his head.

The men, aged 20, 23 and 54, were arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault and were released.

Police Scotland said they are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court in connection with the case at a later date.

Six others were also arrested in connection with the post-match carnage, after Martin O'Neill's side triumphed in a penalty shootout.

A 47-year-old was arrested and charged over the assault of a Celtic player and coach on the pitch at the end of the match.

He was also released on an undertaking and will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court in connection with the incident later.

A 10-year-old boy was also struck by a coin, while fans were seen to throw pyrotechnics at each in the melee on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

A 54-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a police assault. He was released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

Suspects were also detained over a number of other offences including culpable and reckless conduct and abusing police officers.

Vandalism and graffiti within the stadium, which is understood to have mocked the 66 victims of the Ibrox disaster, are also being investigated.

Chief Superintendent Emma Croft, Greater Glasgow Divisional Commander said: "These were utterly disgraceful scenes and must be condemned by everyone involved in football and the wider society.

"No one should have to face such extreme levels of violence and hostility, and those responsible will be identified and face the consequences.

"Several officers and members of the public, including a child, were injured as a result of what unfolded. This is totally unacceptable and shameful behaviour.

“It begs the question, does someone need to be critically injured or worse before this behaviour is treated with the seriousness it deserves?

“Policing will play its role in addressing these issues but it requires collective action by a number of organisations with whom we are currently engaging.

“Crucially, however, I would also call out the need for individuals who see fit to behave in such a despicable manner to take personal accountability. No game of football should be overshadowed by the behaviours of a few.

"A policing enquiry team has been established today to investigate all incidents pertaining to the quarter final fixture and I would appeal to any member of the public who has information which may assist those enquiries to contact Police Scotland as soon as possible.

"I want to give my assurance that our investigation will be very thorough, and further arrests will be made in due course. For those involved in this kind of disorder, the message is simple: it is not a question of if, but when we will identify and come looking for you.”

Anyone with information can call 101 or can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be sent directly to the investigation team. The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form to pass information, images and footage directly to the Major Investigation Team and can be accessed at https://orlo.uk/geJP8

Scotlight told previously how the stamping attack on the man was captured on camera by someone within a car.

The footage showed the man's head being stamped on six times as thugs lay into him, before he was left motionless on the ground.

A man was heard speaking on the phone during the recording and said: "This bus is getting done.

"This is bad, man. Oh, man, look at that boy's head! That boy's in mad trouble. He's in big trouble, man. He's in big, big trouble."