Police have arrested 11 people as part of their investigation into the violence that marred Hibernian's Scottish Cup final win over Rangers.
In echoes of the infamous 1980 Scottish Cup riot between Celtic and Rangers - the match which led to the current alcohol ban at football grounds - more than half a dozen members of the Rangers playing and backroom staff were subject to varying degrees of assault as Hibs fans streamed onto the pitch with abandon after their side claimed this trophy for the first time in 114 years.
Chief Superintendent Kenny MacDonald said: “An investigation team has now been established at Helen Street Police Office. So far there have been 11 arrests for minor offences.
"Officers are in the process of collecting CCTV footage and collating the information that has been gathered at this stage as they try to identify those responsible for the disorder and violence on the pitch.
“As our investigation progresses I have no doubt that additional arrests will be made and would appeal to anyone with information that may assist police enquiries to come forward.
If there are any images or video footage of incidents on the pitch involving violence or disorder, please contact officers at the enquiry team through the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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