Stenhousemuir town centre hit by vandalism during Celtic and Rangers match

Vandals struck in a Stenhousemuir street during the Old Firm match between Celtic and Rangers.

By Jonathon Reilly

Published 19th Oct 2020, 11:26 GMT

Updated 19th Oct 2020, 11:48 GMT

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Graffiti was daubed on a wall in Queens Court on Saturday while the Glasgow clubs faced one another at Celtic Park.

It’s also alleged two life-size cast iron Highland cows in Stenhousemuir town centre were sprayed with paint.

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Highland cow sculptures in Stenhousemuir town centre were allegedly targeted by vandals on Saturday. Picture: Scott Louden.

Highland cow sculptures in Stenhousemuir town centre were allegedly targeted by vandals on Saturday. Picture: Scott Louden.

A police spokeswoman said: “Around 9.15pm on Saturday, October 17, police received a report of graffiti sprayed on walls near to the communal bin area at Queens Court, Stenhousemuir.”

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