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A MAN pictured kicking a young Hibs fan in the head during Saturday’s Hampden carnage can today be identified as a diehard Rangers supporter who travelled from Northern Ireland.

The fan - named by several sources as Darren McDonald from Ballymena, County Antrim - was one of several people pictured scrapping on the pitch after the final whistle.

McDonald, 39, regularly travels to Glasgow to support his team and is known for keeping a low profile on social media.

But his distinctive arm tattoos and bright pink T-shirt made him stand out as one of those responsible for violent scenes at Saturday’s clash.

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McDonald can also been seen in images taken from the Facebook page of a fellow Rangers supporter who runs the Ballymena Legends Loyal page, including one shot of him celebrating last month’s Old Firm win against Celtic outside Hampden.

(Image: Facebook)

The Hibs fan he assaulted at the weekend can be seen holding his head and curling up into a ball as McDonald runs away after the attack.

Stuart Deane was one of scores of people who slammed images of the “two-footed tackle” on Facebook, branding it “disgusting”.

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Maria Morris added: “This is the picture that made sick.”

The same Hibs fan, who has not been identified, was also pictured being attacked by a second man wearing a blue jumper and jeans, who raises his foot as he falls to his knees on the pitch.

Police Scotland said they could not confirm whether McDonald had been spoken to by police in connection with the incident.

The Police Service in Northern Ireland refused to confirm whether they were liaising with the force over the matter, saying it was not their investigation.

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McDonald could not be reached for comment.