RANGERS fans have broken coronavirus lockdown rules in Scotland by gathering in numbers outside Ibrox Stadium setting off flares.
Fans were seen crowding around a car entering the ground as police tried to hold them back.
Under coronavirus rules, public gatherings are banned and a maximum of two people from two households are allowed to meet outdoors.
Football games are taking place behind closed doors with no fans in the stadium.
Rangers could win the league title this weekend if they beat St Mirren today and Celtic drop points against Dundee United tomorrow.
In footage shared on social media, they were seen singing about a 55th title.
Officers were called to the Edminston Drive stadium in Glasgow. A large number of officers could be seen surrounded by the crowd.
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland said: “About 10am today … a large number of supporters gathered outside Ibrox Stadium and a number of pyrotechnic devices were set off.
“I would remind supporters that in line with current Scottish Government coronavirus guidelines, all gatherings are currently prohibited and we would urge members of the public to comply with these restrictions.
“Our priority is public safety and an appropriate policing plan was in place and officers engaged with those present to explain and encourage compliance with restrictions.”
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has previously criticised fans for gathering in large numbers.
After Celtic fans took part in a protest outside the club’s stadium in November, she said: “We have advice against gatherings and every day I stand up here and say avoid crowded places.
“We have a limit on people coming together outside… so it stands to reason any group of people that are gathering together in a crowd are putting themselves and others at risk.
“Whether it’s football fans, rugby fans, any other kind of sport fans or just people in general, please don’t do it because right now, in the middle of this pandemic, it is a risky thing to do that puts you and other people at risk.”
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