POLICE investigating crowd trouble and a pitch invasion at the end of the Scottish Cup final have released images of 12 more fans they want to trace.
The match at Hampden on May 21 was disrupted when fans invaded the pitch after Hibernian’s 3-2 win over Rangers. It was the Edinburgh side's first Scottish Cup win in more than a century.
Hibs supporters flooded the pitch after their side’s dramatic last-minute win, with Rangers fans also making it past stewards on to the turf before mounted officers restored order.
Police have already arrested 86 people in the investigation into alleged violence, disorder and vandalism, and have now released pictures of 12 more supporters they believe may be able to help with their inquiries.
It follows previous police appeals for help identifying fans.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “Anyone with information about the identities of the persons pictured is asked to contact the incident room at Govan police office, Greater Glasgow CID on 0141 532 5457 or the dedicated mailbox address: Scottishcupfinalpitchinvasion@scotland.pnn.police.uk or alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
Governing body the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has said neither club will face punishment for the crowd trouble in line with its disciplinary rules.
The SFA commissioned an independent report which said the Scottish Government should consider making it a criminal offence to run on to a football pitch.
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