Police Escort Besiktas Fans to Celtic Park Under Safety Plan

Police in Glasgow have set out a major security plan for Thursday's Europa League tie. Besiktas supporters will be escorted through the city to Celtic Park, with the club asking fans to meet at Merchant Square at 3pm. The walk starts at 5pm and is expected to last about 45 minutes.

Kick-off is at 8pm, and it is Besiktas's first meeting with a Scottish club. The away section opens at 6pm, and supporters must use the gates on their tickets. Flares and other flammable or explosive items are banned in the city centre and the stadium, with immediate detention for anyone who breaches the rules.

The article notes that two officers were assaulted the previous night during a disturbance on Sauchiehall Street, which has added to concerns about public order. Police want the visit to pass peacefully, and fans have been urged to follow the instructions of officers and stewards throughout the evening in Glasgow.