Three Rangers supporters indicted for chanting sectarian abuse before Celtic clash | Football news



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Three Rangers supporters have been charged by Scottish police over offenses aggravated on racist grounds ahead of Sunday’s victory over Celtic at Ibrox.

A police investigation has been opened after a video of a group chanting sectarian abuses in Glasgow was posted online.

Rangers worked with police to identify all season ticket holders following the incident, having also condemned all forms of racism, bigotry and discrimination.

Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Division Commander for Greater Glasgow Police Division, said: Sunday August 29th.

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“Three men, aged 24, 21 and 19, were arrested and charged last night, Wednesday September 1, in connection with aggravated racist offenses against a member of the public and for singing racist material.

“This racist conduct will not be tolerated and our investigations are continuing. We will continue to work with Rangers FC to identify and take appropriate action against those responsible.”



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