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Six more arrests made over Rangers v Celtic fan disorder

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Officers had to keep rival fans apart after the final whistle

Six more arrests have been made over fan disorder at the Rangers v Celtic Scottish Cup quarter final at Ibrox earlier this year.

Police said the six men arrested - aged 59, 45, 43, 40, 23 and 18 - have been charged in connection with various offences including assault, culpable and reckless conduct and breach of the peace.

A pitch invasion by fans marred the end of the game at Ibrox on 8 March, which Celtic won 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

A total of 37 arrests have now been made in connection with the scenes at the end of the match, one of several cases of crowd trouble in Scottish football this year.

The men arrested will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court in due course.

Police Scotland said officers are continuing to appeal to anyone who believes they recognise the people in CCTV images to contact the force.

A dedicated major incident public portal, featuring images and footage, can also be used to pass on information.

Last week Police Scotland's chief constable said that fan disorder in Scottish football was too often shrugged off by the game's governing bodies.

Jo Farrell told the Scottish Police Authority board that clubs whose supporters cause trouble should face tougher sanctions, including reductions in the number of fans allowed to attend matches.