Three police officers hurt as brawl outside Glasgow bare knuckle fighting event ends with two arrested
Reported by BBC News ·
Disorder near the Hydro
More than 20 police vehicles and a police helicopter attended. Two men were arrested, while three officers were injured during the response.
Officers injured during response
Police Scotland said two of the injured officers needed medical treatment. Ch Insp Paul Daley said officers had been assaulted while carrying out their duties amid disorder after Saturday night’s event.
Championship drew thousands
The event was the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, held in Glasgow. Thousands of spectators attended before the street disturbance. Sean Weir, from Wishaw, defeated Leigh Cohoon, from Manchester. The referee stopped their fight in the first round.
Key points
- Two men were arrested after disorder outside a Glasgow fighting event.
- Three police officers were injured, and two received medical treatment.
- More than 20 police vehicles and a helicopter attended the area.
- Sean Weir defeated Leigh Cohoon in the first round.