Celtic's Scottish Premiership title celebrations turned violent on May 14, as Hearts players and staff were subjected to physical and verbal abuse. The incident occurred when Celtic fans flooded onto the pitch, causing 'deeply disturbing' scenes at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Premiership title has been awarded to Celtic after Aberdeen's loss, securing the title in their favour. However, the celebrations quickly turned sour when Hearts players, staff, and officials were targeted by Celtic supporters.
As reported by Hearts, the players and staff were subjected to 'deeply disturbing' physical and verbal abuse, with several individuals allegedly assaulted or threatened. The organisation has condemned the violence and pledged to work with the police to identify those responsible.
The Met Office issued a weather warning for the region, with heavy rain and strong winds forecasted to hit the area. However, these conditions did not hinder the police response, with officers on the scene quickly intervening to restore order.
According to the Met Office, a yellow weather warning was in place for the Lothian region on May 14, with heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 60mph predicted. The warning has since been lifted, but the region remains on high alert.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with Celtic's management also releasing a statement expressing disappointment and regret. The Scottish Premiership has announced an investigation into the incident, with potential disciplinary action to be taken against those responsible.
Police Scotland has launched a full investigation into the incident, with officers urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, with several individuals already being questioned.
As the Scottish Premiership season comes to a close, the focus now shifts to the aftermath of this disturbing incident. The implications are far-reaching, with potential repercussions for those involved in the violence.