Arrest warrant out for man who 'tried to run on pitch during Celtic v Rangers match'

Jarlath Connelly, 44, allegedly committed the offence at Celtic Park on May 11 2024.

Arrest warrant out for man who allegedly who tried to run on pitch during Celtic v Rangers matchSNS Group

A man accused of trying to run on the pitch during a Celtic and Rangers game has a warrant out for his arrest.

Jarlath Connelly, 44, allegedly committed the offence at Celtic Park on May 11, 2024.

The Hoops hosted their Glasgow rivals in a match Brendan Rodgers’ side won 2-1.

Court papers state Connelly conducted himself in a disorderly manner and attempted to enter the field of play.

It is claimed that Connelly left the seated part of the stadium, opened an emergency gate and entered the trackside area.

The charge goes on to say that Connelly committed a breach of the peace.

Connelly faces a separate charge of assaulting steward John Walsh by kicking an emergency gate at him, which struck his leg to his injury.

Connelly was due to stand trial on Thursday at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

However, Connelly, of County Armagh, did not appear and a warrant was granted for his arrest by Sheriff Patricia Pryce.

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