A MAN has been arrested and charged after a hot drink was allegedly thrown at a player during Motherwell v Rangers last month.

Police Scotland said that they arrested a 30-year-old in connection with the incident involving Rangers star Alfredo Morelos on Sunday, December 15.

He is expected to appear in Hamilton Sheriff Court on January 29.

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A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police can confirm a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident at the Motherwell v Rangers SPFL match on Sunday, December 15.

"During the match, a hot drink was thrown at a player.

"The man is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on January 29."