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Police launch investigation into 'disturbance' after fans 'clash' at Airdrieonians cup tie

Police have launched an investigation into a 'disturbance' before Airdrieonians Scottish Cup defeat by Partick Thistle.

Officers are investigating the incident that took place in the Firhill Road area of Glasgow at around 4.50pm yesterday.

The Daily Record shared reports of football fans 'clashing' outside of Firhill Stadium where Partick Thistle hosted the Monklands side.

A video circulating online purports to show the two sets of fans fighting in the streets surrounding the ground before kick off.

Police are now probing the shock incident and say there were no injuries sustained during the disturbance.

A spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing following a disturbance in the Firhill Road area of Glasgow that happened around 4.50pm on Saturday, 22 January.

"No one was injured and officers are carrying out an investigation to establish the full circumstances and identify those involved."

Thistle progressed to the next round of the competition following a 1-0 victory.

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