Craig Clark’s Mercedes was hit while fans celebrated a 1-0 win over Celtic on Sunday.
A Rangers coach’s car window has been smashed with what is thought to be part of a firework, after the team returned to Ibrox following their Old Firm victory.
Craig Clark’s Mercedes was hit while Rangers fans celebrated a 1-0 win over Celtic on Sunday. Images shared on social media showed the rear window of the coach’s motor shattered following the incident in Glasgow.
Clark could be seen standing next to a supporter visibly frustrated. It comes after hundreds of fans participated in celebrations while Gers’ first team returned from Celtic Park.
In other Old Firm drama earlier in the day, firefighters were scrambled to an inferno on a Celtic supporters’ bus. Crews raced to the inferno on Clyde Gateway outside the Emirates Arena in the east end of the city at 2.25pm. There were no reports of any injuries. Dramatic footage shared on social media showed the bus engulfed in flames as football fans stood by.
Fire could be seen ripping through the rear of the vehicle while fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze. The bus, owned by McLean’s Coaches, had been due to carry Celtic fans home from the game but ignited just minutes after Rangers won.
Police confirmed there were no injuries. Fans were escorted off the motor.
Writing on social media, bosses at McLean’s told how they suspected the blaze had been caused by an act of vandalism.
A statement reads: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our coaches on the Clyde Gateway earlier today. Based on the initial information and images we have received, we have reason to believe the incident may have been caused by vandalism.
“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities, who are investigating the circumstances. The vehicle has been recovered and will undergo a full inspection.
“We would like to thank the emergency services and everyone who assisted at the scene.”
Cops confirmed one man was arrested in connection with alleged assault of a police officer and medical staff during the game. The 39-year-old will appear in court on Monday, September 21.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a call at 2:25pm to a single decker passenger coach well alight on Clyde Gateway outside the Emirates Arena in the east end of Glasgow today, September 20. Fire crews remain in attendance. There are no reports of any casualties.”
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