Man due in court over alleged assault on officer after Celtic v Hearts game

A 23-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a police officer after Sunday’s Celtic v Hearts game is due to appear in court.

The disturbance, which police said took place on Springfield Road after the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, led to the officer being taken to hospital.

They were later released following treatment.

The 23-year-old is due to appear in Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

A 22-year-old man was also allegedly assaulted sometime between 2.45pm and 2.55pm in Celtic Way, London Road, in Glasgow.

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.

“Inquiries 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.”