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Celtic Apologise to Hearts After Chaotic Premiership Title Pitch Invasion
League chiefs said referee Don Robertson ended the match after Celtic fans entered the pitch and disorder followed a title-clinching goal.
- The SPFL confirmed yesterday's Celtic and Hearts match ended normally, rejecting claims that referee Don Robertson prematurely stopped play following a pitch invasion during the title-deciding victory.
- Celtic fans invaded the Parkhead turf after Callum Osmand scored the team's third goal, sparking confusion and hostile interactions with Hearts players in the final moments of extra time.
- Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland reported ten arrests in the Trongate and four at the stadium, while two officers and three members of the public suffered injuries during post-match disorder.
- Police Scotland urged Celtic to "be more accountable," while the SPFL condemned the supporters' conduct as "wholly unacceptable" and warned that entering the field puts participants at risk.
- The SPFL noted that entering the pitch has been a criminal offense in England and Wales since 1991, as league chiefs await a match delegate's report on the incidents.
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