‘Rangers players assaulted’

The Scottish Football Association and Police Scotland are to launch a full investigation after Rangers players and staff were ‘assaulted’ during a pitch invasion by Hibernian fans following the Scottish Cup final.

Thousands of Hibs supporters streamed onto the pitch at the final whistle at Hampden Park after an injury-time goal from David Gray had given their team a 3-2 victory, ending a 114-year wait to win the trophy.

According to Sky sources, up to six Rangers players and staff were assaulted and injured as they tried to leave the pitch, with captain Lee Wallace, goalscorer Andy Halliday and former Hearts player Jason Holt understood to be among those who required medical attention. 

Police horses were eventually brought on to restore order as police and stewards struggled to cope, with fighting breaking out when some Rangers fans also got past stewards.

As Hibs fans returned to the stands, part of the pitch was ripped up and the goalposts were broken by people climbing on them.

The Rangers players collected their runners-up medals in the changing room rather than returning to the main stand.

Rangers condemned the “disgraceful behaviour” of the Hibs supporters and their calls for an investigation into the incident were quickly answered by the authorities.

SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said: “The Scottish FA is appalled by the scenes of disorder on the field immediately after full-time …

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