Two men charged after brawl outside Celtic pub before Champions League clash

Two men have been charged after a brawl erupted before and during Celtic's Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night.

Cops raced to the scene after a crowd gathered outside the McChuills pub, on High Street Glasgow before the game got underway at Celtic Park.

Footage from the evening appeared to show Slovan Bratislava fans, wearing the team's home colours, clashing with Hoops supporters outside the popular Celtic pub, reports Glasgow Live.

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A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to an alleged breach of the peace. Police confirmed a probe is also underway after a 39-year-old man was assaulted.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to an alleged breach of the peace following a disturbance outside McChuills, on High Street.

"Enquiries are ongoing after a 39-year-old man was assaulted outside a public house on High Street, Glasgow on Wednesday, 18 September 2024."

The spokesperson continued: "A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to an alleged breach of the peace during the match at Celtic Park.

"He has been released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date."

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