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DETECTIVES probing a brawl at a restaurant that saw Rangers striker Kenny Miller’s wife slapped in the face are hunting a knifeman spotted at the scene.

Trouble flared at Da Luciano in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, just hours after last week’s Old Firm clash.

Up to 20 people were involved in the fracas that spilled out into the trendy Italian venue’s car park.

Specialist Police Scotland officers are now examining CCTV footage of the bust-up amid claims a man was seen entering the venue brandishing a lock back knife shortly afterwards.

Miller, who was a substitute for Rangers’ Premiership clash with Ross County yesterday, had to rescue wife Laura after she was slapped in the face during the ordeal.

The assault – which followed a torrent of abuse aimed at the striker after his side’s 5-1 drubbing earlier that day – left 28-year-old Laura with a scratch to her forehead and a black eye.

An insider revealed: “The CCTV was taken away by officers on the night. After everything had died down, a male was seen coming back armed with a knife.

Police Scotland made a plea for calm before Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, which was the first league fixture between the sides in four years.

Miller, who has played for both halves of the Old Firm, recently moved to the area after selling his home on the outskirts of the city to ex-international team-mate Robert Snodgrass.

The incident at Da Luciano  started shortly before 9pm last Saturday.

Laura was pictured on the day with Gers captain Lee Wallace’s partner Stephanie Moffat, 28, and Amy Wilson, who goes out with former Ibrox midfielder Nicky Law.

It’s believed a daughter of business figure Hugh “Shug” O’Donnell was also in Da Luciano when the trouble flared. Mr O’Donnell previously owned the venue but sold it in 2012.

Two years later the restaurant – a favourite haunt of Old Firm players – was named best newcomer in the Scottish Entertainment Awards.

Mum-of-two Laura later posted photographs to her on-line Instagram account showing the cut above her eye.

It’s also believed she lost a pair of earrings worth a five-figure sum in the incident.

On Tuesday, Laura posted a photograph of her ear accompanied by the caption: “My substitute earrings are not very cool”.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “At around 9.15pm on Saturday September 10, police were called to a report of a disturbance within a restaurant on Silverwells Crescent, Bothwell.

“There was no ongoing disturbance on arrival of the police, however inquiries continue.”

Miller’s agent refused to comment on the Da Luciano fracas.

The incident is the latest fallout from last Saturday’s  showdown at Celtic Park.

Celtic launched an internal probe after two blow-up sex dolls in Rangers scarves were hung from a stadium upper tier.

Extensive damage was also  caused to a toilet block at the ground.

The current sate of Scotland is just going from bad to worse, the hate fuelled SNPIRA have made these idiots feel invincible, hope they get everything coming to them.

Also the SMSM just can't help themselves, hiding this story in a sport section with an innocuous title while placing a poor catholic being persecuted (The Hag) to counterbalance the negativity that will inevitably come around regarding Kenny and his wife being attacked and placing in within the main news threads.   

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3 minutes ago, Dickie1963 said:

Me too especially after a 5 1 defeat but for some the world still revolves and they felt safe. It doesnt mean they dont care.

Aye, I've no doubt that Miller cares, but I thought he had more sense than to go out on Old Firm night, regardless of the result.

You never know who you'll bump into.

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1 hour ago, Carling1873 said:

DETECTIVES probing a brawl at a restaurant that saw Rangers striker Kenny Miller’s wife slapped in the face are hunting a knifeman spotted at the scene.

Trouble flared at Da Luciano in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, just hours after last week’s Old Firm clash.

Up to 20 people were involved in the fracas that spilled out into the trendy Italian venue’s car park.

Specialist Police Scotland officers are now examining CCTV footage of the bust-up amid claims a man was seen entering the venue brandishing a lock back knife shortly afterwards.

Miller, who was a substitute for Rangers’ Premiership clash with Ross County yesterday, had to rescue wife Laura after she was slapped in the face during the ordeal.

The assault – which followed a torrent of abuse aimed at the striker after his side’s 5-1 drubbing earlier that day – left 28-year-old Laura with a scratch to her forehead and a black eye.

An insider revealed: “The CCTV was taken away by officers on the night. After everything had died down, a male was seen coming back armed with a knife.

Police Scotland made a plea for calm before Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, which was the first league fixture between the sides in four years.

Miller, who has played for both halves of the Old Firm, recently moved to the area after selling his home on the outskirts of the city to ex-international team-mate Robert Snodgrass.

The incident at Da Luciano  started shortly before 9pm last Saturday.

Laura was pictured on the day with Gers captain Lee Wallace’s partner Stephanie Moffat, 28, and Amy Wilson, who goes out with former Ibrox midfielder Nicky Law.

It’s believed a daughter of business figure Hugh “Shug” O’Donnell was also in Da Luciano when the trouble flared. Mr O’Donnell previously owned the venue but sold it in 2012.

Two years later the restaurant – a favourite haunt of Old Firm players – was named best newcomer in the Scottish Entertainment Awards.

Mum-of-two Laura later posted photographs to her on-line Instagram account showing the cut above her eye.

It’s also believed she lost a pair of earrings worth a five-figure sum in the incident.

On Tuesday, Laura posted a photograph of her ear accompanied by the caption: “My substitute earrings are not very cool”.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “At around 9.15pm on Saturday September 10, police were called to a report of a disturbance within a restaurant on Silverwells Crescent, Bothwell.

“There was no ongoing disturbance on arrival of the police, however inquiries continue.”

Miller’s agent refused to comment on the Da Luciano fracas.

The incident is the latest fallout from last Saturday’s  showdown at Celtic Park.

Celtic launched an internal probe after two blow-up sex dolls in Rangers scarves were hung from a stadium upper tier.

Extensive damage was also  caused to a toilet block at the ground.

The current sate of Scotland is just going from bad to worse, the hate fuelled SNPIRA have made these idiots feel invincible, hope they get everything coming to them.

Also the SMSM just can't help themselves, hiding this story in a sport section with an innocuous title while placing a poor catholic being persecuted (The Hag) to counterbalance the negativity that will inevitably come around regarding Kenny and his wife being attacked and placing in within the main news threads.   

Just the craic. Nothing to see here.

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A shower of fucking mutant scum bastards.

The whole country needs cleansed of these vile bastards.

Well done to SNPIRA who empower these vile bigoted scum and to every plod, the judiciary, the mhedia and every other other hate filled organisation. Thanks for turning Scotland into a rhepublican shite hole.

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1 hour ago, WeirFleckNRothen said:

If I was an Old Firm player, the night of an Old Firm game would be spent behind a locked door.

This was always the case, players at both clubs were advised to stay indoors. Listen, these guys are minted and have big enough houses to hold private parties after these games, where friends, family and other players can attend. In no way am I condoning what's happened, but it is a bit short sighted and naive on the Miller families part.

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18 minutes ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said:

It should never of happened but wtf was miller doing out after an old firm? An  experiand player like him should know better and if you do wana go out get the fuck away from the glasgow area.

FFS, why shouldn't he? It wasn't the greatest of choices in this political climate, but why shouldn't he be allowed to enjoy a night out with his family, no matter who he plays for? That's giving into bullies and that's the problem with our mentality in appeasing these cunts and we have now truly engendered a political climate that has empowered them. Their bigoted bravado grows by the day and we are party to creating that monster in our silence. They think they are untouchable and they wouldn't be far wrong in that. Government and officialdom in this country are a fucking disgrace.

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Just now, Blue Avenger said:

FFS, why shouldn't he? It wasn't the greatest of choices in this political climate, but why shouldn't he be allowed to enjoy a night out with his family, no matter who he plays for? That's giving into bullies and that's the problem with our mentality in appeasing these cunts and we have now truly engendered a political climate that has empowered them. Their bigoted bravado grows by the day and we are party to creating that monster in our silence. They think they are untouchable and they wouldn't be far wrong in that. Government and officialdom in this country are a fucking disgrace.

I agree he should be able to but lets look at it realisticly, it was an early kick of with many drinking before the game and continuing drinking all day, with such a bad day at the office surely common sense would tell you there will be loads of fannies about. Is that not near where Barry Ferguson got into a fight after the old firm?

 

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57 minutes ago, bombaybadboy08 said:

Just down the road from me, Manky bastards.

I would never harass one of those cunts out for a meal with their family, that's where a line gets crossed.

 

I've seen plenty of their players about and would never give them grief outside the game, scum behaviour.

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36 minutes ago, The Ibrox Derry said:

This was always the case, players at both clubs were advised to stay indoors. Listen, these guys are minted and have big enough houses to hold private parties after these games, where friends, family and other players can attend. In no way am I condoning what's happened, but it is a bit short sighted and naive on the Miller families part.

Would have to disagree a bit mate, shouldn't have to sit in his house because there's pricks like this about.

A guy should be able to have a meal with his family without the fear of these tramps acting like this.

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37 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said:

FFS, why shouldn't he? It wasn't the greatest of choices in this political climate, but why shouldn't he be allowed to enjoy a night out with his family, no matter who he plays for? That's giving into bullies and that's the problem with our mentality in appeasing these cunts and we have now truly engendered a political climate that has empowered them. Their bigoted bravado grows by the day and we are party to creating that monster in our silence. They think they are untouchable and they wouldn't be far wrong in that. Government and officialdom in this country are a fucking disgrace.

Shut the fuck up. He can go out literally any night he wants but going out in the west of Scotland after you've been humped 5-1 in an Old Firm game is just stupid. It's moronic.

That isn't condoning what happened but that's life. 

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3 hours ago, Carling1873 said:

DETECTIVES probing a brawl at a restaurant that saw Rangers striker Kenny Miller’s wife slapped in the face are hunting a knifeman spotted at the scene.

Trouble flared at Da Luciano in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, just hours after last week’s Old Firm clash.

Up to 20 people were involved in the fracas that spilled out into the trendy Italian venue’s car park.

Specialist Police Scotland officers are now examining CCTV footage of the bust-up amid claims a man was seen entering the venue brandishing a lock back knife shortly afterwards.

Miller, who was a substitute for Rangers’ Premiership clash with Ross County yesterday, had to rescue wife Laura after she was slapped in the face during the ordeal.

The assault – which followed a torrent of abuse aimed at the striker after his side’s 5-1 drubbing earlier that day – left 28-year-old Laura with a scratch to her forehead and a black eye.

An insider revealed: “The CCTV was taken away by officers on the night. After everything had died down, a male was seen coming back armed with a knife.

Police Scotland made a plea for calm before Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, which was the first league fixture between the sides in four years.

Miller, who has played for both halves of the Old Firm, recently moved to the area after selling his home on the outskirts of the city to ex-international team-mate Robert Snodgrass.

The incident at Da Luciano  started shortly before 9pm last Saturday.

Laura was pictured on the day with Gers captain Lee Wallace’s partner Stephanie Moffat, 28, and Amy Wilson, who goes out with former Ibrox midfielder Nicky Law.

It’s believed a daughter of business figure Hugh “Shug” O’Donnell was also in Da Luciano when the trouble flared. Mr O’Donnell previously owned the venue but sold it in 2012.

Two years later the restaurant – a favourite haunt of Old Firm players – was named best newcomer in the Scottish Entertainment Awards.

Mum-of-two Laura later posted photographs to her on-line Instagram account showing the cut above her eye.

It’s also believed she lost a pair of earrings worth a five-figure sum in the incident.

On Tuesday, Laura posted a photograph of her ear accompanied by the caption: “My substitute earrings are not very cool”.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “At around 9.15pm on Saturday September 10, police were called to a report of a disturbance within a restaurant on Silverwells Crescent, Bothwell.

“There was no ongoing disturbance on arrival of the police, however inquiries continue.”

Miller’s agent refused to comment on the Da Luciano fracas.

The incident is the latest fallout from last Saturday’s  showdown at Celtic Park.

Celtic launched an internal probe after two blow-up sex dolls in Rangers scarves were hung from a stadium upper tier.

Extensive damage was also  caused to a toilet block at the ground.

The current sate of Scotland is just going from bad to worse, the hate fuelled SNPIRA have made these idiots feel invincible, hope they get everything coming to them.

Also the SMSM just can't help themselves, hiding this story in a sport section with an innocuous title while placing a poor catholic being persecuted (The Hag) to counterbalance the negativity that will inevitably come around regarding Kenny and his wife being attacked and placing in within the main news threads.   

I thought that said "the hag is being executed!!!

How disappointing :disappointment:

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