HUMZA Yousaf has said that the "unforgivable" scenes at Ibrox yesterday could put hopes of seeing Euro 2020 football in Scotland at risk.

Scotland's Justice Secretary also warned that fans could face retrospective action from police as thousands gathered outside the Rangers ground before and after the team's 3-0 victory over St Mirren.

Fans were celebrating potentially winning the Scottish Premiership title, which will be confirmed if Celtic cannot secure a victory over Dundee United today.

They gathered outside Ibrox from 10am on Saturday with pictures from the scene showing the crowd using smoke bombs and flares.

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No arrests were made on the day but Yousaf told Clyde One that does not mean fans got away with flouting Covid restrictions.

He said: "It's not uncommon for action to be taken as a follow-up and that's entirely up to Police Scotland to do.

"I'm certainly frustrated because it should not be up to Police Scotland to take enforcement action. People should know by now - must know - that the stay at home message applies and that simply is unforgivable.

"Police have been putting themselves at risk over the last year day in, day out, to keep us safe, and they should not have to be in a situation which can be completely avoidable."

He also warned fans that their actions could put Scotland hosting games of the Euro 2020 competition later this year at risk due to safety concerns.

Yousaf added: "UEFA are watching. They want a safe tournament and this could really put that tournament coming to Scotland into jeopardy and we just do not want that."

He later wrote in a tweet: "Our primary reason for asking fans to obey the stay at home message is for public health reasons. However, be in no doubt UEFA will also be paying close attention as the EUROs are around the corner. Stay at home, otherwise you are putting your life, and many others in danger."

 In November, Celtic fans took part in a protest outside of their club's stadium which prompted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to issue a warning that gathering in crowded places were putting themselves and others at risk. 

She said: “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.”