Police Scotland warn Rangers supporters in West Lothian to abide by rules this weekend
After recent gatherings in Armadale that broke the regulations the police want people to be responsible on Saturday
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Rangers fans gather in March whilst Scotland remained under lockdown
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By Press Association 2021
Rangers fans in George Square, Glasgow
Police have urged Rangers fans not to gather in large numbers when their team collects the Scottish Premiership trophy after a supporters’ group announced plans for a march.
The Union Bears group posted an invitation to supporters to march from Ibrox to George Square in Glasgow city centre after Saturday’s final league game of the season against Aberdeen.
Police Scotland has warned such a plan would be against coronavirus regulations.
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: “Ahead of the match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, an appropriate policing plan is in place to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption to the community.
Almost 30 arrested after officers came under attack at Rangers title win gatherings ALMOST 30 arrests were made at Rangers title win parties in Glasgow yesterday as police officers came under attack. A total of 28 people were cuffed and seven slapped with fines for acts of disorder and assaults on officers. Thousands of fans flocked to Ibrox and George Square to celebrate the club s Scottish Premiership victory. Glasgow s top cop told how his officers were met with a very difficult set of circumstances as the chaos unfolded. Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: “On Sunday, March 7, a pre-planned policing operation was instigated after Rangers FC were confirmed as league champions.