Overview
- Police Scotland said they received a report around 9:15 a.m. on Friday of fire damage to the statue on Edmiston Drive and confirmed enquiries are at an early stage.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reported crews were alerted at 00:48 a.m. and extinguished a small refuse fire near Ibrox before making the area safe.
- Footage circulating online shows flames on the bronze figure, with reports indicating a scarf was set alight and thrown onto the statue.
- Rangers issued a statement condemning the act and said work is underway to clean the site and return the tribute to good condition.
- The Rangers Fan Advisory Board called the attack shameful and urged anyone with information to come forward about those responsible.