A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an incident before Rangers played St Johnstone at Hampden.
Police said a 51-year-old woman was assaulted and had a St Johnstone supporters’ drum taken from her outside the stadium in Glasgow, which is currently being used by Rangers while Ibrox undergoes construction work.
The incident occurred around 4.45pm on Saturday before Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup clash, which Rangers won 2-0.
Police make arrests after Rangers v St Johnstone Premier Sports Cup clash
Video footage on Saturday afternoon shows crowds clashing with police before the alleged incident.
Several officers then run towards Rangers fans.
The man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
The woman did not require hospital treatment.
Police Scotland said two others, aged 16 and 21, were arrested in connection with breach of the peace offences and resisting arrest.
Both were charged and released on an undertaking to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
Investigation launched with SPFL and SFA
A statement from Perth-based St Johnstone confirmed an investigation has been launched.
It will involve both clubs, the police and football’s governing bodies.
It said: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our club employees prior to today’s Premier Sports Cup match against Rangers at Hampden Park.
“We are working with Rangers Football Club, Police Scotland, the SPFL and the SFA, with an active investigation now underway.
“The club can make no further comment at this time.”
A Rangers spokesperson said on Monday afternoon: “Rangers can confirm it has issued indefinite bans to four individuals as enquiries continue following the incident outside Hampden Park on Saturday.
“Rangers has reached out to the St Johnstone employee to check on their wellbeing and to apologise on behalf of the club.
“We abhor and condemn all incidents like this in the strongest terms and continue to support Police Scotland with their ongoing investigation.”
A SFA spokesperson said: “The match was an SPFL League Cup match, for which crowd behaviour fails under their jurisdiction.
“It would be for the SPFL to comment on any action.”
The SPFL has been asked for comment.
On the pitch, the opening goal in Rangers’ win was awarded after a controversial VAR decision.
