Three teenagers and two men have been arrested for alleged sectarian chanting at a Rangers' match.
A 15-year-old boy from Hamilton was arrested and charged following the Raith Rovers v Rangers game on Friday February 20.
Police carried out a post-match enquiry into offensive singing supported by both clubs.
Three other males from Falkirk - aged 17, 20 and 36 - were then arrested for alleged offensive singing and are due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Tuesday March 24.
An 18-year-old was also arrested during the Scottish Championship game and charged under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications act.
Inspector Alan Seath said: "This behaviour by a misguided minority is detrimental to the entire football community and will not be tolerated.
"Police Scotland takes all reports of offensive behaviour and communications very seriously and will to pursue all lines of enquiry to ensure that offenders are brought before the courts."
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