Copenhagen scorer Michael Santos charged after Celtic win Published duration 28 February

image copyright Reuters image caption Michael Santos scored the opening goal for Copenhagen

Copenhagen goal scorer Michael Santos has been charged in connection with an alleged assault on a police officer during their win over Celtic.

He was allegedly involved in an altercation as his side celebrated their second goal on Thursday night.

Santos and a member of the Copenhagen staff have been charged in connection with the incident.

Police Scotland confirmed two men - aged 26 and 42 - had been reported to the procurator fiscal.

Copenhagen said one of their goal scorers, Pep Biel, was grabbed by "an official" as he celebrated.

The club claimed a steward "tried to prevent a clash" before he was led away.

A statement on its website said: "One of our stewards tried to prevent a clash and was led away and talked with Scottish police.

"Michael Santos also talked with the police, who subsequently have charged them both."

Report received

Copenhagen added: "They travelled home with the team, and we are now waiting to see if the Scottish police will pursue the case. We will co-operate if they want more information from the club."

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Eight arrests were made at the Europa League fixture between Celtic and Copenhagen last night.

"Six home and two away supporters were detained over minor disorder offences.

"In connection with an assault, we can confirm two males aged 42 and 26 were charged and a report will be made to the procurator fiscal."

A Crown Office spokesman said: "The procurator fiscal has received a report concerning a 26-year-old male in relation to an alleged incident in Glasgow on February 27 2020.

"The report remains under the consideration of the procurator fiscal."