Football fans are being reminded to behave this festive period to avoid spoiling the game for their fellow supporters.
Police have teamed up with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) to produce a list of dos and don’ts for those planning to brave the cold and watch a match in the coming weeks.
The advice includes a reminder that drinking in public places can be an offence and that officers will be carrying out spot checks to check no-one is in possession of alcohol on buses or trains.
They are also telling staff not to bring alcohol or pyrotechnic devices into a stadium.
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins has praised the “vast majority” of fans for following the rules.
Be he added: “We are all too aware of well-documented incidents of dangerous, criminal and anti-social behaviour at football matches this season.
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“I’m sure the public will agree this is unacceptable in a modern Scottish society and it’s really disappointing that a small minority are having such a negative impact on the game and potentially Scotland’s reputation.”
Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive, said: “We know that the vast majority of supporters who attend our matches are very well behaved and set a great example.
“However, it is important that we make the tiny minority of fans who misbehave at our matches aware that we will do everything we can to identify and deal with anyone who commits an offence, together with our clubs, the fans and Police Scotland.”
