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Celtic Title Celebrations Turn Violent as Officers Injured and 14 Arrested

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Celtic's Premiership title celebration turned chaotic Saturday as two police officers sustained serious injuries and 14 arrests were made. The trouble erupted in Glasgow's Trongate area where approximately 3,000 fans gathered after Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts secured their fifth successive league crown. Bottles and missiles were thrown at officers assisting with a medical emergency, prompting riot police deployment to disperse the crowd.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland condemned the violence, stating he was "disgusted and frustrated" by the attacks on officers. One officer suffered facial injuries while another sustained body bruising from bottle strikes. Police Scotland confirmed 10 arrests in Trongate, four at Celtic Park, and additional arrests in Edinburgh as CCTV footage is reviewed. A major incident portal has been established for public submissions of relevant footage.

The disorder extended to Celtic Park where fans invaded the pitch following the decisive third goal. Hearts players and staff were forced to leave immediately without completing post-match duties, describing a "menacing and threatening atmosphere." The Scottish Professional Football League will await referee reports before determining potential sanctions, while Celtic faces criticism for failing to provide adequate fan celebration plans.

This incident threatens to overshadow Celtic's championship achievement and raises serious questions about fan safety protocols. Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council emphasized that the majority of supporters celebrated appropriately, but the actions of a minority have prompted calls for designated celebration spaces and stricter controls at future title deciders.