Teenager seriously injured in cup final assault

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault which happened following the Rangers v Aberdeen cup final on Sunday, 17 December, 2023 in Glasgow.

At around 5pm, a 17-year-old male was exiting Hampden Park stadium close to gate 27, near Somerville Drive, when he was approached by an unknown man. The man assaulted him resulting in a serious facial injury which required hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as being aged in his twenties and was wearing a black jacket.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact officers.

Detective Constable Scott McKenzie said: “The victim was leaving the ground as part of the Aberdeen supporters when he was subject to an unprovoked attack. It is possible that the suspect is also an Aberdeen fan but regardless the concourse was very busy as fans left the ground following the game.

“It may not have been apparent at the time how serious the incident was however the victim has been left with serious facial injuries and it is imperative we trace the suspect involved.

“I’d urge anyone who saw what happened, or has information to help our investigation, to report this to us via 101 quoting incident number 1432 of 17 December 2023.”

An anonymous report can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.