Nicola Sturgeon has urged Rangers supporters to "go home" if they "care at all about the safety of others". 

The First Minister congratulated the team on the Scottish Premiership win but warned title parties that are taking place across Glasgow could be risking lives. 

Thousands of fans have gathered both outside Ibrox Stadium and on George Square. 

The large gatherings of crowds have been setting off flares, fireworks and smoke bombs. 

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Sturgeon warned the gatherings may slow the lifting of coronavirus restrictions

She said: "I congratulate @RangersFC  on the title win & recognise what a moment this is for fans. But gathering in crowds just now risks lives, and could delay exit from lockdown for everyone else.

"If those gathering care at all about the safety of others & the country, they will go home."

It follows similar warnings from both Police Scotland and Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf.