A Celtic fan has been arrested in Manchester after throwing a hamburger at a police horse.
The man was in the city last night to see the Champions League match with Manchester City.
Greater Manchester Police tweeted the arrest: ”Celtic fan arrested for throwing a hamburger at a police horse in Piccadilly Gardens. Male started kicking about in the van #nightinacell".
Celtic fan arrested for throwing a hamburger at a police horse in Piccadilly Gardens. Male started kicking about in the van! #nightinacell
— GMP City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) December 6, 2016
The tweet sparked comical responses from fans.
Police horse 'Lancaster' is in a stable position after burger thrown at it by Celtic fan!
— GMP City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) December 6, 2016
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they arrested 14 fans in total after the match.
Superintendent Craig Thompson of Greater Manchester Police Specialist Operations Branch said: “Our policing operation has now come to an end and I am pleased to say that the fixture passed largely without incident, which I think is a testament to fans of both clubs.
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