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Police probing claims Rangers fans 'threw glass bottles' at Dundee United supporters

Police are investigating claims that Rangers fans 'threw glass bottles' at Dundee United supporters during their match at Ibrox on Saturday.

The force confirmed that they are probing reports of the objects allegedly being thrown into the away section. It's claimed that Rangers supporters threw the bottles after the opposition fans disrupted the tribute to the Queen.

Booing was heard during the minute's silence held before the Scottish Premiership clash with fans allegedly heard chanting "Lizzie's in a box."

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Images shared on social media after the match appear to show broken glass on the ground between seats at the stadium, with away fans claiming bottles were thrown from the home crowd.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "An investigation has been launched and further enquiries are under way."

Dundee United released a statement following the match to address the issues during the minute's silence.

It explained: "Dundee United are aware of the actions of a small section of the crowd who chose to not respect the minute's silence before this afternoon's match at Ibrox.

"As a club, ahead of the game, we reached out to advise our supporters of the pre-match arrangements with the expectation that the minute silence would be observed."

Police Scotland confirmed that there were two arrested at the match. A spokesperson added: "There were two arrests. One man, aged 22, was arrested and charged in connection with S38, BOP and is subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal. A 25-year-old man was also arrested and charged in connection with a S38, BOP. He has been released on an undertaking and will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date."

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