Police attacked with fireworks and bottles ahead of cup semi-final
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5-second readThe disorder happened on Curtis Avenue ahead of the Rangers v Aberdeen match at Hampden on Saturday.
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Police Scotland officers were attacked with fireworks and glass bottles ahead of the Rangers v Aberdeen league cup semi-final. The disorder, which also involved "other missiles", happened on Curtis Avenue before the game at Hampden on Saturday.
Several officers were assaulted during the "targeted" incident while two fans were also hurt but did not require medical attention. The force said a man was also arrested in a separate incident outside the stadium in in connection with an assault.
Supt Paul Douglas said: "This violence is disgraceful and will not be tolerated. "Being assaulted is not part of the job and it's extremely fortunate they were not seriously injured.
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