Cops arrest teenager over alleged offensive comments towards Celtic star Leight Griffiths online
Cops investigating online abuse aimed at Celtic star Leigh Griffiths' children have made an arrest.
A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with alleged offensive comments made online.
The player was allegedly targeted online after Celtic's win over East Kilbride on Sunday.
Messages appeared on the social media site Twitter allegedly wishing death on Griffiths' four young children.
Police Scotland had confirmed an investigation had been launched into the posts.
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