Police officer assaulted during Old Firm cup match

A Police Scotland officer was assaulted during Sunday's Old Firm match at Ibrox.

The force said a 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident at the Premier Sports Cup game, which Rangers won 3-0.

Officers made a total of four arrests during the quarter-final clash, including a 55-year-old man for sectarian abuse.

A spokesperson said a 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with breach of the peace.

A fourth, aged 27, was arrested in connection with threatening and abusive behaviour and resisting arrest.

Chief Supt Stevie Dolan said the match, which kicked off at 12:00, passed without major incident and thanked the "majority of fans" for their conduct throughout the day.

He added: "A small number of offences were detected during the course of the event.

"These included one instance of police assault and a separate incident involving sectarian abuse.

"Behaviour such as this is never acceptable and will not be tolerated."

He added the 28-year-old and 55-year-old suspects would be reported to the procurator fiscal.

There were no away supporters at the game following a "temporary arrangement" which was reached after talks between the Glasgow clubs and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).

It followed the Scottish FA's independent review into events surrounding last Season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, which was marred by unrest and pitch incursions from both sets of fans.

Derek McInnes' team will now face Aberdeen in the semi-finals while Hearts will play Hibs for a place in the final at Hampden on 13 December.