Rangers and Hibernian fans wanted by police after violent pitch invasion mars Scottish Cup Final

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Rangers and Hibernian fans wanted by police after violent pitch invasion mars Scottish Cup Final Police have launched a massive investigation after hooligans marred Hibernian's Scottish Cup Final win on Saturday with a violent pitch invasion. Rangers players were assaulted as thousands of fans made their way onto the field at Hampden Park, in Glasgow. A dramatic injury-time goal from David Gray secured a 3-2 win and ended a 114-year-wait for silverware. But the jubilation was ruined by disgraceful scenes of Hibs and Rangers fans fighting on the pitch. Police are asking anyone with mobile phone footage of the fans battling on the pitch to contact them as they bid to track down the hooligans who marred the showpiece game. Daily Record & Sunday Mail, GlasgowRangers players were reportedly assaulted as thousands of fans made their way onto the field Last night, a police source added: “We’ve identified several of the culprits responsible for the shocking scenes witnessed across the world and those we apprehend will feel the full force of the law.” Read more: Shocking new footage shows Liverpool fans clash with Sevilla supporters during Europa league final Rangers players including Rob Kiernan, Andy Halliday, Jason Holt, Lee Wallace and Dean Shiels were attacked by Hibs fans and other members of the Ibrox backroom staff were assaulted. Some players were goaded by Hibs fans as they left the field but one rumour that veteran player Kenny Miller was knocked out was branded “rubbish” by his wife, Laura, who took to Twitter to reveal her husband was not assaulted. Robert Perry 2016Some players were reportedly goaded by Hibs fans The jubilation was ruined by disgraceful scenes When some fans tweeted her about Miller being attacked, she responded: "No he never! Kenny wasn’t touched. People should stop telling lies." Footage shows one Hibs fan take a swing at Wallace, who is left clutching his face as he squats on the ground, reports the Daily Record. Rangers fans took to social media and identified a man they said was responsible for assaulting Wallace – with police understood to be aware of his name. There were also violent threats against the Hibs fan, from Edinburgh, who they claim hit the player. Mounted police made a return to Hampden for the first time since 1980 Chief Superintendent Kenny MacDonald said: “An investigation team has now been established at Helen Street Police Office, Glasgow. “So far there have been 11 arrests for minor offences. VIEW GALLERY Hibernian's David Gray lifts the trophy after winning the William Hill Scottish Cup Final "Officers are in the process of collecting CCTV footage and collating the information that has been gathered at this stage as they try to identify those responsible for the disorder and violence on the pitch. “As our investigation progresses, I have no doubt that additional arrests will be made and would appeal to anyone with information that may assist police inquiries to come forward.” Question marks will be raised about the slow response of police Hibs fans ripped down the goalposts and tore up sections of turf as they celebrated and it took police up to half an hour to clear the pitch. . “Every photo and video from police, TV cameras and fans will be examined in great detail to identify those who took part in the fights and we will trace them.” SNS GroupIt’s believed more than 40 fans were hurt during the skirmishes SFA chief Stewart Regan branded the scenes “contemptible behaviour” and promised the SFA will cooperate fully with the police investigation. In one live video, a Rangers fan can be seen grabbing hold of a Hibs youngster, aged no more than 11 or 12, and trying to drag him across the pitch before an adult steps in and punches the older fan. Hibs chairman Rod Petrie said they will apologise for the behaviour of fans A planned lap of honour by Hibs was cancelled A fan on football website Pie and Bovril shared the video and said: “By far and away the most concerning of any footage I’ve seen of yesterday.” In another image, a Rangers fan can be seen lying on the ground being hit by Hibs fans. In another video Rangers keeper Wes Foderingham is seen being intimidated and goaded by several fans. A planned lap of honour by Hibs was cancelled and the Rangers team received their runner-up medals in their dressing room amid fears for their safety. Hibs chairman Rod Petrie said they will apologise for the behaviour of fans and would cooperate with the probe, while Rangers condemned the trouble. FOLLOW Page : https://www.facebook.com/New-World-For-You-572285112912468/ FOLLOW : channel new : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Op8kr0HPF5erGmTfo2IPw FOLLOW : new Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV_0BQQ5gII