THE leader of Glasgow City Council has hit out at claims football fans are being "allowed" to gather.
Susan Aitken was asked via social media what she is doing about the large gathering currently taking place at George Square following Rangers' title win.
On Twitter, she wrote: "No one’s allowing it, this is not an organised event. Some fans have chosen to break the rules and go to George Square, the First Minister is rightly asking them not to do so.
"It’s a matter for the police to enforce lockdown restrictions and they have officers on the scene."
Fans have been gathering at both Ibrox Stadium and George Square.
We previously reported that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon congratulated Rangers, but added: "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 and the country, they will go home."
Meanwhile, earlier today, Police Scotland reminded fans that all gatherings are currently prohibited and urged members of the public to comply with the current Covid-19 restrictions.
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Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: “An appropriate policing response is in place and officers are already using the approach of engaging, explaining and encouraging compliance with the restrictions.
“Our response will be measured and appropriate. We understand fans want to celebrate but they must do so safely and lawfully.
"We continue to ask everyone to do the right thing to stop the spread of the virus.”
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