Response to crowds of Rangers fans was proportionate, says adviser

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Response to crowds of Rangers fans was proportionate, says adviser

An independent adviser to Police Scotland has said that the force acted "proportionately" after Rangers fans broke lockdown rules to celebrate winning the Scottish Premiership.

Rangers fans celebrate in George Square after Rangers win the Scottish Premiership title

Date - 23rd March 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Police Scotland came under criticism after failing to disperse thousands of fans who gathered across Glasgow two weeks ago on 6 and 7 March, celebrating the club’s first SPL win in 10 years. The mass gatherings were widely condemned, with both...

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