A man was 'attacked' outside a pub in Glasgow on the night of Celtic's Champions League clash.
Police have launched a probe after a 39-year-old man was allegedly assaulted outside a boozer on High Street in the city on Wednesday, September 18.
The force also revealed a 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged breach of the peace following a 'disturbance' outside McChuills on High Street - which is a popular bar on the street.
The Hoops played Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park in the East End as part of their Champions League run last night.
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Before the match, we reported how Slovan Bratislava supporters appeared to have clashed with Celtic fans and police while travelling to Parkhead.
Fans of the Slovakian team were marched through the city centre to the stadium.
On their way, it appears a handful of supporters were involved in an alleged altercation with Hoops supporters in the beer garden of a pub.
Footage shared online shows some of the travelling group breaking free from the police barrier outside McChuills.
Meanwhile, during the game at Celtic Park, a 53-year-old man was arrested and charged following an alleged breach of the peace.
He was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.
Scotland said: "A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to an alleged breach of the peace following a disturbance outside McChuills, on High Street.
A spokesperson for Police"A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to an alleged breach of the peace during the match at Celtic Park.
"He has been released on an Undertaking to appear in court at a later date."
They added: "Enquiries are ongoing after a 39-year-old man was assaulted outside a public house on High Street, Glasgow on Wednesday, September 18, 2024."
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