Football fans clash outside Glasgow pub as cops vow to hunt down thugs

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Rival football fans clashed outside a Glasgow pub yesterday as violence and disorder broke out.Ugly scenes were spotted on Maryhill Road before the Scottish Championship meeting between Partick Thistle and Hamilton Accies at Firhill.

Online footage has emerged showing groups of supporters clashing outside the Munn's Vaults pub.A video taken from an adjacent building shows chaotic scenes unfold.

A group of fans can be seen being chased by what is believed to be Accies supporters. The Thistle fans barricade themselves at the entrance to the bar, while objects can be seen being thrown during the incident.The majority of the Accies fans appear to leave the scene shouting and chanting, while a few supporters stay at the pub entrance which starts to bring its shutters down.In another clip taken right outside the pub a group of fans are shouting and goading Thistle fans who are wearing red, yellow and black balaclava style masks.

Cops said they rushed to the scene but when they arrived fans had already fled the scene.Officers say they are working to identity those involved as they launched a probe into the 'disturbance'.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.