Domestic Violence Surges After Old Firm Games

Domestic violence surges after Old Firm games, police revealed today.

A senior officer said reports of such abuse jumped by 88% following last Sunday's cup final clash between Celtic and Rangers.

Assistant Chief Constable John Neilson, of Strathclyde Police, said the force arrested more than 550 people on the day of the match - all of whom were drunk.

Full story Source The Scotsman 21 March 2009