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LOO BREAK

Rangers fans run amok and cause extensive damage at away end as Celtic hammer Old Firm rivals

Vandals smash uptoilet block by pulling doors off their hinges and tearing down ceiling tiles

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RANGERS fans caused extensive damage to a toilet block at the away at Celtic Park after the first Old Firm league derby in Glasgow in four years.

Doors were pulled off hinges and ceiling tiles torn down.

Celtic Park felt the full force of the Rangers fans in the away end
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Celtic Park felt the full force of the Rangers fans in the away endCredit: Manchester Evening News
Doors were pulled off hinges in tiles smashes in the uproar
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This washroom was smashed to pieces in the uproar
Ceiling tiles were pulled down leaving the away end facilities looking like a wreck
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Ceiling tiles were pulled down leaving the away end facilities looking like a wreck

Police Scotland said it was aware of the damage but the club was dealing with it as an internal matter.

Celtic beat Rangers 5-1 after Moussa Dembele scored a hat-trick.

One man was arrested for an alcohol-related offence but police said the majority of fans behaved well.

Said Ch Supt Brian McInulty said: "I would like to thank all the supporters who came to enjoy the match today in a safe and responsible manner.

"You listened to what we asked and behaved accordingly which has helped our officers ensure the safety of everyone attending the venue.

Hat-trick Hero Moussa Dembele bossed the game for Celti
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Hat-trick Hero Moussa Dembele bossed the game for CelticCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

"All fans came out to enjoy the match and soak up the atmosphere and this is what football should be all about.

"I sincerely hope that the good spirits of both sets of supporters continues throughout the rest of the day and the rest of the evening."

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