Two men have been taken into custody and three police officers sustained injuries during a street disturbance that erupted outside a bare-knuckle fighting championship in Glasgow on Saturday evening.
Violence Erupts Outside Ovo Hydro
Social media footage captured a group of men exchanging punches on the street near the Ovo Hydro venue, where the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event was being held. The altercation prompted a massive police response, with more than 20 police vehicles and a police helicopter converging on the area.
According to Police Scotland, the disturbance was reported at around 23:10 in the Congress Road area. Three officers were hurt while responding to the disorder, and two of them required medical treatment.
Arrests and Charges
Police confirmed that two men, aged 32 and 27, were arrested and charged with offenses including assault, obstructing police, and threatening and abusive behavior. They are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday. A third man was arrested and issued a recorded police warning.
Chief Inspector Paul Daley condemned the violence against officers. "Several officers were assaulted whilst carrying out their duties during disorder following an event at the Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday night," he said. "Violence against officers is disgraceful and will not be tolerated. Being assaulted is not part of the job and it's extremely fortunate they were not seriously injured."
Event Details and Investigation
Thousands of spectators had gathered earlier for the BKFC event, which saw Sean Weir from Wishaw defeat Leigh Cohoon from Manchester after the referee stopped the fight in the first round.
Police have stated that inquiries are ongoing and that anyone found responsible "will be brought to justice." They have urged anyone with information about the disturbance to come forward.
