Police Scotland have released images of 28 people they want to speak to after disorder following Celtic's title celebrations in Glasgow. Two officers were seriously injured and three members of the public required treatment, turning what should have been a routine title-party aftermath into a live public appeal. The gathering followed Celtic's 3-1 win over Hearts on 16 May, a result that capped their title-winning season.
Chief Superintendent Emma Croft told bbc.co.uk: "I would urge the people in these images, or anyone who believes they may recognise them, to contact us."
The police appeal and what happened
The central development is straightforward: police have published images of 28 people they believe may be able to assist with the investigation. They are not being presented as guilty, and that distinction matters in a case like this, where public circulation of images can easily race ahead of the facts.
What is confirmed is the scale of the disorder. Two officers were seriously injured. Three members of the public were treated after the incident as well. Reports also state that bottles and other missiles were thrown at officers during the violence.
Around 3,000 supporters gathered after Celtic secured the title celebrations, and the context is not trivial. This was not a low-key crowd spilling out after a normal matchday. It followed a title win for a side that finished first in the Premiership with 82 points, and the celebrations came after a 3-1 victory over Hearts on 16 May.
That Hearts side is listed in the match reporting, while Kelty Hearts are a separate club entirely, so there is no confusion over the result that triggered the gatherings. The confirmed scoreline is the only one that counts here: Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 before the disorder that police are now investigating.
Croft's longer appeal, reported by Daily Record, made clear the case is still active. She said: "Significant enquiries remain ongoing into this disorder which impacted communities, businesses, police officers and supporters. I would urge the people in these images, or anyone who believes they may recognise them, to contact us."
The Glasgow location dispute
There is a small but relevant discrepancy in the reporting over where exactly the disorder is being described. BBC coverage places it in the Trongate area of Glasgow. Daily Record's reporting referenced Merchant City, while also tying the disorder to the same post-title celebrations on 16 May.
The better reading is that Trongate should be treated as the clearest location because that is where the police-focused reporting is anchored, but the difference is still worth acknowledging rather than smoothing over. In practical terms, both descriptions point to the same broader city-centre celebration zone after Celtic's title win.
That title was Celtic's fifth consecutive one, and the celebrations followed a season finished with five straight wins. None of that softens what came after. It does explain why the crowd was so large and why police are now dealing with a case that goes beyond a few isolated confrontations.
There is also recent history behind the scrutiny. Last year's gathering resulted in 19 arrests and injuries to four police officers. That does not prove this year's disorder was inevitable, and it should not be used as a catch-all explanation, but it does show why this kind of city-centre title celebration now draws much heavier attention.
What comes next in the investigation
For now, the next stage is public cooperation. Police want the 28 people in the released images, or anyone who recognises them, to come forward as enquiries continue.
The harder line in this story is justified by the injuries. Two officers were seriously injured, and three members of the public needed treatment. Once that is the outcome, this stops being framed as just rowdy title-party fallout.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the appeal published by Police Scotland is now the clearest immediate development after the disorder in Glasgow on 16 May.
FAQ
What happened after Celtic's title celebrations in Glasgow?
Police Scotland released images of 28 people they want to speak to after disorder following Celtic's title celebrations in Glasgow. Two officers were seriously injured and three members of the public required treatment. The violence followed gatherings after Celtic's 3-1 win over Hearts on 16 May.
Are police saying the 28 people pictured are guilty after the Celtic title party disorder?
No. Police are not presenting the 28 pictured people as definitively guilty. The appeal is for people they want to speak to, or who may be able to assist with the investigation. Emma Croft urged anyone who recognises them, or the people themselves, to contact police.
Where did the Celtic title party disorder happen in Glasgow?
Most reports place the disorder in Glasgow's Trongate area, and police accounts focus on that location. Daily Record also referenced Merchant City in its coverage. The consistent point across the reporting is that the violence followed the title celebrations in central Glasgow on 16 May.
Why are police appealing for information after Celtic's title party?
Police say significant enquiries are still ongoing after disorder that left two officers seriously injured and three members of the public needing treatment. They released images of 28 people they want to speak to as part of that investigation and asked anyone who recognises them to get in touch.
Written by Sam Whitfield with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →
