Police officer assaulted outside Celtic Park after mass brawl between fans

A police officer was assaulted after a mass brawl outside Celtic Park on Sunday.

Celtic and Hearts squared off in the Scottish Premiership, with the champions running out 7-1 winners.

Footage shared on social media showed a mass brawl taking place on Celtic Way outside the stadium.

The video appeared to show fans of opposite sides clashing before the game.

Police Scotland confirmed an officer was assaulted on Springfield Road following a disturbance after the game and was taken to hospital.

He was later released after treatment.

A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Officers are also investigating reports of a 22-year-old man being assaulted on Celtic Way before the game, between 2.45pm and 2.55pm.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault on a police officer following a disturbance on Springfield Road, Glasgow, after the Celtic and Hearts match on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

“The officer was taken to hospital and released after treatment.

“The 23-year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, October 19, 2026.

“Enquiries are ongoing into a report of an assault on a 22-year-old man in Celtic Way at London Road, which took place between 2.45pm and 2.55pm on Sunday.”