Three men have been arrested in connection with abusive messages sent to a Scottish football referee after his contact details were posted online.
John Beaton, 36, officiated Rangers’ 1-0 win over Celtic on December 29 and was understood to have contacted officers about abusive calls and texts he received afterwards.
The men – aged 31, 33 and 41 – have been arrested and charged in connection with communications offences.
All three were released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.
A report will also be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
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