BREAKING — Coach charged with Assault after Rangers v Celtic game

A youth football coach has been charged with assault after Rangers and Celtic supporters stormed the pitch following Sunday’s Old Firm match at Ibrox.

Marc Spence, 47, was charged in connection with an assault on a coach and player at the conclusion of the Scottish Cup tie.

Glenbuck & Douglas Valley Football Academy, based in South Lanarkshire, released a statement on social media confirming Spence was no longer associated with the club.

It read: “After Sunday’s incident, the coach is no longer part of the academy. We will not be commenting any further on this.”

Spence is one of nine individuals who were arrested and charged after the game, which Celtic won on penalties.

A 54-year-old man was charged with assaulting a police officer.

Three other men, aged 20, 23 and 54, have also been charged in connection with the serious assault of a man on Helen Street after the match.

All are expected to appear in court at a later date.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 47-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault on a coach and player at the end of the match.

“He was also released to appear at a later date.”

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