Teenager arrested after 'racist social media post' during Old Firm match
A TEENAGER has been arrested following an alleged racist social media post.
Police Scotland confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was charged after a comment made during the Old Firm match on Sunday afternoon.
We previously reported that a probe had been launched after Rangers player Alfredo Morelos was allegedly targeted with racism.
It's understoon that the Colombian - who scored his first Old Firm goal in the 1-1 draw - was reportedly called a "monkey".
Greater Glasgow Police Division said: "We've arrested and charged a 17-year-old male youth in connection with an offensive social media post during the Celtic v Rangers SPFL match yesterday. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."
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