One of Scotland's top cops has promised more arrests in the coming weeks following Rangers title victory celebrations yesterday.
Deputy Chief Constable, Will Kerr, praised officers for their efforts in a statement on Twitter.
He said: "Many more arrests will follow in the coming weeks. Officers on the ground did a remarkable job, in difficult and trying circumstances."
Unacceptable scenes in Glasgow yesterday. Violent thuggery is inexcusable, no matter who is involved. Many more arrests will follow in the coming weeks. Officers on the ground did a remarkable job, in difficult and trying circumstances. https://t.co/2nYX4Z4JsE
— DCC Will Kerr (@DCCWillKerr) May 16, 2021
Chief Superintendent, Mark Sutherland, confirmed that three people had been injured and more than 20 people had been arrested in a statement released yesterday.
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He said: "This disgraceful behaviour which clearly endangered public and officer safety could not be tolerated and officers dressed in full public order equipment and, after appropriate warnings were given, moved in to disperse those present.
"Although most of those present dispersed, a number remained and confronted officers with violence and aggression.
"Missiles were thrown and officers came under direct attack as George Square and the surrounding area was cleared.
"So far we know that three officers have been injured and more than 20 people have been arrested."
The city's top cop stated that those involved with the "ugly" scenes yesterday would be identified and arrested by Police Scotland.
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