The Tartan Army‘s home guard has been praised by Police Scotland after a night of celebration for the World Cup opener. Fans partied into the wee small hours of Sunday, June 14 as John McGinn’s strike gave Steve Clarke’s side a 1-0 over Haiti in Boston.
Outwith some “isolated incidents”, Police Scotland said those watching the game across the country were in “good spirits” and conducted themselves in a “responsible manner”. In Inverness, a 30-year-old man was arrested and reported after a disturbance which saw a police officer assaulted.
The officer did not require medical treatment. The man is due to appear at court at a later date.
Meanwhile, in Neilston, a 37-year-old man was taken to hospital with “serious” injuries after an assault on Main Street. Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances.
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In a statement, Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: “I want to recognise the conduct of football fans across the country following Scotland’s opening World Cup match.
“In the early hours of Sunday, June 14, fans zones across the country welcomed supporters, with many establishments receiving extended licences. Police Scotland liaised with organisers in advance to help deliver a safe and secure environment for all to enjoy the occasion.
“Officers were deployed across Scotland as part of our proportionate policing plan and I’m delighted to say most reported fans in good spirits, conducting themselves in a responsible manner, with only a couple of isolated incidents requiring our involvement.
“In Inverness, a 30-year-old man was arrested and reported in connection with a disturbance. A police officer was assaulted during the incident but did not require medical treatment. The man is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court at a later date.
“Around 3.40am on Sunday, 14 June, a 37-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Main Street in the Neilston area of Glasgow. He was taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“We will continue to support our partner agencies and local businesses throughout the tournament, at what is an exciting time for Scottish football fans.”
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