The number of people arrested in connection with disorder following Celtic's Scottish Premiership title win has reached 50, with seven additional arrests made during a police operation on 4 September 2026. The disorder occurred after Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts at Celtic Park on 16 May, which secured the club's fifth consecutive league title.
The latest arrests followed extensive investigations into both the pitch invasion at the stadium and subsequent violence in Glasgow's Trongate area, where approximately 3,000 supporters gathered to celebrate. According to Police Scotland, three men aged 33, 35 and 37 were arrested during the September operation at addresses in Glasgow, Greenock and Rutherglen, alongside four others.
What offences are people being charged with?
Those arrested face various criminal charges including assault, possession of an offensive weapon, culpable and reckless conduct and breach of the peace. A further 13 people have been charged over various offences but not arrested. All those charged are scheduled to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court at dates to be confirmed.
What happened during the celebrations?
Disorder erupted both at Celtic Park during the final moments of the match and in the Trongate area afterwards. During the pitch invasion in stoppage time, scores of supporters rushed onto the playing surface. The subsequent celebrations in the Trongate district escalated into violence, during which two police officers sustained serious injuries and three members of the public required hospital treatment.
According to Police Scotland, officers faced missiles including glass bottles during the disorder. The force also seized a significant amount of alcohol and pyrotechnics across the day as part of its response to the celebrations.
How extensive has the police investigation been?
Police Scotland conducted an extensive investigation into the disorder, releasing photographic images of individuals they wished to interview. According to earlier appeals, the force released images in multiple waves, eventually seeking to speak to 83 supporters. The investigation has progressed through several phases, with arrests continuing months after the initial incidents.
What happens next?
Police Scotland said investigations remain ongoing and that further arrests are expected as inquiries continue into those responsible for the criminality. The public can pass information to detectives via the Major Incident Public Portal, a dedicated online form for submitting information, images and footage.
Key Facts:
- Fifty people have been arrested in connection with disorder at Celtic Park and in the Trongate area following Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts on 16 May 2026
- Two police officers were seriously injured and three members of the public required hospital treatment during the Trongate disorder
- Those charged face offences including assault, possession of an offensive weapon, culpable and reckless conduct and breach of the peace
- A further 13 people have been charged but not arrested
- Police Scotland said further arrests are expected as investigations continue
