TEN people have been arrested and several injured as Celtic fans gathered across the city for the trophy day party yesterday.
The Hoops won the Scottish Premiership title earlier this month against Hearts and received the trophy yesterday afternoon following their 5-0 win over Aberdeen.
Thousands gathered in Trongate and Glasgow Cross with pyrotechnics and smoke bombs filling the air.
Now, the force has revealed that there were a number of serious injuries, arrests and charges made at the celebrations.
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Superintendent Gerry Corrigan, Greater Glasgow Division, said: "Yesterday afternoon thousands of Celtic supporters gathered in the area of Glasgow Cross for several hours to celebrate their team’s achievement.
"Throughout the day, there was an unacceptable level of anti-social behaviour and incidents of disorder. Police officers took swift and robust action to prevent these from escalating.
"Three people were seriously assaulted in three separate incidents during the event. A 31-year-old man remains in serious condition at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after being attacked.
"Two other men, aged 33 and 19, were treated at the hospital after being assaulted and have since been discharged.
"There were 10 arrests for a number of other offences including assault, acts of public disorder and police assault following the event. No police officers were injured.
"A further eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices.
"Eighteen people sustained minor injuries, mainly due to intoxication.
"Enquiries into all reported incidents are ongoing."
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