UGLY scenes marred the end of Saturday’s thrilling title decider between Celtic and Hearts.
The Hoops clinched victory in the dying moments of the game with thousands of fans spilling onto the pitch after Callum Osmand’s goal.
Celtic came from behind to beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park, overtaking the Jambos in the process to secure a fifth consecutive title.
The win was sealed by substitute Callum Osmand who was sent clean through on goal with every Hearts player op the end of the park on a rescue mission, slotting the ball into the empty net to send Parkhead wild.
Fans then flooded onto the pitch as chaotic scenes ensued.
Things turned ugly with several Hearts players confronted by invading fans and there have been allegations that Jambos stars were assaulted.
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Police and stewards were seen ushering several Jambos, including captain Lawrence Shankland and manager Derek McInnes, away.
There was also uncertainty as it wasn’t immediately clear whether or not referee Don Robertson had blown for full time – it has since been confirmed he had done so amid suggestions the match could have actually been abandoned.
Police continue to investigate the situation, including the allegations of assault on Hearts players.
As mentioned, several Hearts stars were confronted on the pitch.
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Celtic fans could be seen running towards players, with many gesturing and goading them in the process.
New footage has now emerged on social media showing one such confrontation.
A Celtic fan wearing a white hat can be seen running towards Hearts defender Frankie Kent and gesturing amid the pitch invasion.
There are already security officials on the scene with Jambos captain Shankland already being helped from the field.
Kent can be seen putting his arm out towards the Celtic fan who has approached him.
At this point, the fan’s phone can be seen falling to the ground, landing on the surface.
Hearts defender Kent, 30, appears to then stamp down on the phone twice.
The Celtic fan then runs back towards the centre-back and appears to push Kent in the chest before reaching down to retrieve the device.
Celtic, Hearts, the SPFL and Police Scotland have all released statements in the aftermath of Saturday’s carnage.
On Saturday night, a police spokesperson confirmed they were investigating allegations of assault against Hearts players.
They said: “We are engaging with Heart of Midlothian FC to establish if any of their players were assaulted on the pitch at the conclusion of the event.
“The circumstances of the incident are being reviewed.”
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