Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event
Summary
Two men were arrested and charged after a street disturbance near Glasgow’s OVO Hydro following a bare-knuckle fighting event on Saturday night. Three police officers were injured; two received medical treatment.Key Facts
- Police received reports of a large disturbance on Congress Road at about 23:10.
- More than 20 police vehicles and a police helicopter responded.
- Police Scotland said the arrested men were 32 and 27 and faced charges including assault, obstructing police, and threatening and abusive behaviour.
- A third man was arrested and given a recorded police warning.
- The two charged men were expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
- The disturbance followed a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event at the OVO Hydro.
- At the event, Wishaw fighter Sean Weir beat Manchester’s Leigh Cohoon after the referee stopped their bout in the first round.
- Police said their inquiries were continuing and asked anyone with information to contact them.
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