Hearts contact police and condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat
Police and stewards escorted Hearts players off the pitch as Celtic fans stormed the field after the title-clinching 3-1 win.
- Heart of Midlothian F.C. condemned “shameful” abuse and threatening behavior toward players and staff after their dramatic 3-1 title-deciding defeat to Celtic F.C., saying they had contacted police over the incidents.
- Celtic clinched their fifth straight Scottish Premiership title with late goals after Hearts had been on course for a historic championship, but post-match celebrations descended into chaos when fans invaded the pitch before the game had formally ended.
- The controversy added to an already tense atmosphere around the title race, which had seen referees and officials subjected to abuse and police protection following disputed VAR decisions earlier in the week.
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According to the statement, Hearts players and staff were physically and verbally attacked by Celtic fans. The club describes the scenes as shameful.
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