A man has been arrested in relation to an assault four months after the Celtic v Hearts match.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault that took place during the Celtic versus Hearts fixture at Celtic Park, with police action coming almost four months after the match.

Police Scotland confirmed the development on Monday, September 14, following an investigation into an incident that was reported to have occurred at the Parkhead stadium during the game.

The 38-year-old man is now expected to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date as the investigation into the alleged incident progresses through the legal system.

The arrest relates to the meeting between Celtic and Hearts on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The match was the final Scottish Premiership fixture of the campaign and saw Celtic finish their league season with a 3-1 victory over their Edinburgh opponents.

Police Confirm Arrest

Police Scotland issued an update on Monday confirming that officers had taken action following inquiries into the alleged incident.

A spokesperson for the force said that a 38-year-old man had been arrested and charged in relation to an assault said to have taken place at the Celtic versus Hearts match.

The statement also confirmed that the man will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

The announcement brings a development in a case that dates back to May, when thousands of supporters were inside Celtic Park for the final Premiership game of the season.

Police investigations can take time, particularly when officers need to establish the circumstances surrounding an alleged incident and identify those believed to have been involved.

In this case, the arrest has now been made following further investigative work.

Incident Happened at Celtic Park

The alleged assault is understood to have taken place at Celtic Park during the fixture between the two Scottish Premiership clubs.

Celtic Park was hosting the final league match of the 2025/26 campaign, with the home side facing Hearts in front of their supporters.

The match itself ended in a 3-1 victory for Celtic, allowing the Parkhead club to conclude their Premiership campaign with a win.

While the result was significant from a footballing perspective, the police investigation relates to an alleged incident that occurred at the stadium.

Almost four months later, Police Scotland has confirmed that a suspect has been arrested and charged.

The force has not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault, the identity of the man involved or the precise location within the stadium where the incident is said to have occurred.

Celtic Defeated Hearts 3-1

The fixture between Celtic and Hearts took place on Saturday, May 16.

Celtic entered the final Premiership game knowing it would bring the domestic league campaign to a close, while Hearts travelled to Glasgow for the final match of the season.

The Parkhead side eventually secured a 3-1 victory.

Despite the footballing action taking place on the pitch, an alleged assault at the stadium subsequently became the subject of a Police Scotland investigation.

The fact that an arrest has now been made demonstrates that inquiries into the reported incident have continued well beyond the date of the fixture.

Police have not indicated how the investigation developed or what evidence led to the arrest and charge.

Court Appearance Expected

The arrested man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

At this stage, details about the forthcoming court proceedings have not been provided.

Being arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault does not in itself establish guilt. Any further determination will be a matter for the legal process and the courts.

The court will consider the case according to the relevant procedures, while further information may become available when proceedings begin.

For now, Police Scotland has only confirmed the arrest and charge and that the man is expected to appear in court.

Investigation Continues

The latest police update represents the first major development made public since the alleged incident occurred at Celtic Park in May.

Four months can pass between an alleged incident and an arrest for a number of reasons, particularly where investigators need to gather information, review available evidence and establish the identity of a suspect.

Football matches involving Celtic and Hearts can attract large crowds, meaning police investigations into incidents inside or around stadiums may involve speaking to witnesses and examining available evidence.

However, Police Scotland has not disclosed what investigative methods were used in this particular case.

The force’s statement was limited to confirming that the 38-year-old had been arrested and charged.

Supporters Await Further Details

The announcement is likely to attract attention from supporters of both Celtic and Hearts, particularly because the alleged incident occurred during a high-profile Premiership fixture.

Celtic Park was packed for the May meeting, and the match marked the end of another Scottish football season.

However, the police investigation has continued independently of the result on the pitch.

The latest development means the matter will now move toward the court process, where more details could potentially emerge.

For the time being, Police Scotland has confirmed only the essential information: a 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault at Celtic’s home fixture against Hearts on May 16, 2026.

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date, bringing the case into its next stage almost four months after the original incident was reported.