Nicola Sturgeon has slammed the "senseless and thuggish" behaviour of followers after a glass bottle was thrown on to the pitch at Sunday's recreation between Rangers and Celtic.
The First Minister commented after the beginning of the second half was delayed at Ibrox when the missile was launched into Celtic 'keeper Joe Hart 's goalmouth from a stand housing Gers followers.
Damaged glass may very well be seen in chunks on the grass, with Hart demanding the shards had been cleared off the park earlier than the sport may go forward.
Following the match officers from Police Scotland confirmed they had been trying into the incident.
Sturgeon was requested by LBC about her views on the incident, she stated: "This behaviour isn't acceptable, whether or not it occurs at a soccer match or on the street.
"Folks throwing glass bottles is is simply not acceptable, it is senseless, thuggish behaviour and it has no place in any civilised society.
"These are issues for the authorities, clearly, the soccer authorities and doubtlessly for the police and the felony justice authorities.
"Folks ought to have the ability to take pleasure in soccer.
"Soccer must be one thing that individuals can take their children to and have a cheerful joyful event and behavior like that, whether or not it is at an Outdated Agency match or some other soccer match besmirches that and it ought to completely be seen as unacceptable."
Through the match, which Celtic gained 2-1, Sky Sports activities co-commentator Ally McCoist branded it an act of "gross stupidity" whereas colleague Andy Walker additionally hit out on the missile that got here from the house finish.
Walker believes the second of insanity is damaging the status of the world well-known derby.
The previous Celtic striker stated: "We're attempting to promote this recreation around the globe. Shameful anybody would throw something on to the pitch, not to mention a damaged bottle."
Whereas McCoist stated: "You suppose nothing would shock you any extra however dearie me. Gross stupidity."
Rangers has stated it's working with cops to establish the supporter.
Gers' SLO Greg Marshall stated on Twitter: "We're working with Police Scotland to establish the person who threw a bottle onto the pitch at half time yesterday.
"This delayed the beginning of the second half and put gamers security at risk. Anybody with data can go particulars anonymously to both the membership or Police."
In a separate incident a member of Celtic 's backroom employees wanted stitches for a head harm after being hit by a glass bottle at Ibrox.
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