Police Scotland have praised the behaviour of supporters at Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden despite the singing of The Billy Boys and other anti-catholic hate songs.
Eighteen arrests were made in and around Hampden but ‘additional arrests could be made’ for offensive singing according to chief superintendent Brian McInulty.
Despite having over 30,000 supporters, the majority of them known season ticket holders, singing The Billy Boys at Ibrox against Hibs in December no arrests have been made.
Speaking to STV McInulty said: “Overall, both Scottish Cup semi-finals went well over the weekend, with a thrilling atmosphere at the national stadium, Hampden, and good-natured celebrations following the matches.
“On Sunday, there were a number of incidents in and around the stadium and in the city centre where crimes occurred relating to football and relating to alcohol.
“A post-match inquiry is ongoing into these incidents, which includes an investigation into the use of flares, smoke bombs, offensive singing and banners, which could result in additional arrests.
“Our inquiries are not yet complete and there are a number of investigations being carried out in relation to incidents of violence across Scotland and, at this time, it is still to be ascertained whether these incidents are football-related.
“I must thank the majority of supporters who got behind their team, were well behaved and enjoyed two fantastic fixtures over the weekend.”
It seems that there is a tolerable level of anti-catholic chanting allowed by Police Scotland.
Away from Hampden there was a number of serious assaults and attempts at murder from Sunday afternoon onwards, Police Scotland are trying to establish if those incidents were football related!
