Two charged after Glasgow fight outside bare-knuckle event injures police officers
Two men have been charged after a disturbance outside a Glasgow bare-knuckle fighting event injured three police officers, two of whom needed medical treatment.
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Two men have been arrested and charged after a street disturbance outside a bare-knuckle fighting event in Glasgow left three police officers injured.
Police Scotland said officers were called to the Congress Road area at about 23:10 on Saturday. Two officers needed medical treatment. The force said the men, aged 32 and 27, face charges including assault, obstructing police and threatening and abusive behaviour.
Footage circulating on social media showed men fighting outside the OVO Hydro, where thousands had gathered for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event. More than 20 police vehicles and a helicopter went to the area, the BBC reported.
A third man was arrested and given a recorded police warning. The two charged men are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday. Police said enquiries are continuing and appealed for witnesses.
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