During the Aston Villa vs Celtic match, police arrested over 20 people, mostly Celtic fans, for various offenses, including violent disorder and drug possession.
The arrests were for various offenses. These included violent disorder, assaults, and drug possession. Some fans even threw fireworks onto the pitch. Others had fake tickets.
Despite the trouble, the match was exciting. Aston Villa won 4-2, thanks to a hat-trick from Morgan Rogers. This victory moved them into the last 16 of the Champions League.
A video showed a clash in the stands. It captured a man being escorted away by stewards. Another man was punched during the incident. Concerns arose that Celtic fans bought tickets for home areas.
West Midlands Police Supt Jack Hadley welcomed Celtic fans to Birmingham. He noted the large police presence to ensure safety. Officers on motorbikes, dogs, and even horses were deployed.
Hadley expressed pride in the police operation. He mentioned positive interactions with fans. While there were arrests, he felt the event overall went well. He looks forward to welcoming more football fans in the future.
