The "shameful" behaviour of supporters who rushed the pitch at Ibrox following the Scottish Cup quarter final has been slammed by Police Scotland.
Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen said that a number of arrests had been made and pledged to continue investigations alongside the Scottish FA and both clubs.
Stephen said that officers and members of the public were injured by supporters armed with "items clearly intended to cause harm" during the "despicable display".
The Chief Superintendent said: "The behaviour of a number of supporters at the Scottish Cup quarter final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox today was shameful. It must be condemned by everyone involved in football and wider society.
"A number of arrests have already been made, and Police Scotland will now work with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association to carry out a robust investigation following the scenes on the pitch at the conclusion of the match.
Celtic supporters rushed the pitch after their side won the match on penalties, and were quickly followed by Rangers supporters.
Police battled for some time to keep the sides apart and clear the pitch.
She added: "Officers and stewards were faced with extreme hostility and violence over a sustained period, with many individuals having armed themselves with items clearly intended to cause harm.
"Officers and members of the public have been injured in this despicable display and I want to express my thanks to all officers and staff deployed."
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One image viewed by The Herald appears to show a man bleeding from his head and being attended to by emergency services.
Several stewards also required medical assistance.
Chief Superintendent Stephen added: "The investigation will also include the actions of some supporters who entered the Broomloan Road stand without tickets before the match started, forcing delays in the security operation and the turnstiles to be closed for a period of time.
"I would also urge anyone with information about who was involved in disorder before, during or after the match to get in touch with Police Scotland on 101."
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