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Scott Sinclair victim of verbal assault at Glasgow Airport following Celtic's Old Firm win over Rangers

By Sky Sports Scotland

Sunday 11 March 2018 21:32, UK

Scott Sinclair 'verbally abused' at Glasgow Airport on Sunday
Image: Scott Sinclair 'verbally abused' at Glasgow Airport on Sunday

Celtic's Scott Sinclair was the subject of a verbal assault at Glasgow Airport in the aftermath of the Old Firm derby, Sky Sports News understands.

Police Scotland have confirmed that officers were called to the BA lounge at approximately 5.15pm following reports of a verbal assault.

Two men were subsequently spoken to and asked to leave the lounge, and no further action has been taken.

Sinclair remained on the bench for Sunday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox
Image: Sinclair remained on the bench for Sunday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox

Sinclair, 28, had been an unused substitute during the clash at Ibrox, which finished 3-2 to Celtic and extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

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Police Scotland also confirmed there were six arrests in and around Ibrox on the day of the game.

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