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Glasgow Celtic fan hit with two-year ban after ‘recklessly’ handing smoke grenade to youth

Dad-of-two Darren Higgins was told: "you cannot behave like this" when he appeared before Sheriff Reid this week.

By Fahad Tariq · Glasgow Live

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:19 AM

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Darren Higgins received a two-year football ban for recklessly handing a lit smoke grenade to a youth.
The incident occurred during Celtic's 3-0 victory against Rangers at Celtic Park on September 1, 2024.
Higgins pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to culpable and reckless conduct.

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Glasgow Celtic supporter Darren Higgins received a two-year football banning order after recklessly handing a lit green smoke grenade to a youth. The incident occurred at Celtic Park on September 1, 2024, during Celtic's 3-0 Old Firm derby victory over rival club Rangers.

The 34-year-old father of two pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to culpably and recklessly possessing the pyrotechnic. Alongside the two-year UK-wide match ban, Sheriff Reid ordered Higgins to pay a £400 fine and a £40 victim surcharge.

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Glasgow Celtic fan hit with two-year ban after ‘recklessly’ handing smoke grenade to youth

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