marred the conclusion of Motherwell's Premiership
play-off final victory over Rangers.
Rangers defender Bilel Mohsni was at the centre of
an ugly brawl on the final whistle at Fir
The Tunisian was pushed by Lee Erwin and
responded by aiming a kick and punch at the
Motherwell striker, before tussling with Fraser Kerr.
All three players were shown red cards by Craig
Thomson after the match.
Assistant chief constable Bernard Higgins said:
"Police Scotland will conduct a full review of the
circumstances and liaise with the appropriate
partners, and decide how best to take the matter
forward over the coming days."
Rangers manager Stuart McCall said he missed
the incident, but acknowledged such behaviour
was "unacceptable".
Speaking after his side's 3-0 loss at Fir Park, he
said: "If he has thrown a punch that's disgraceful.
"But it's safe to say he won't be at the club next
season. He's out of contract."
Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough said the scenes
detracted from a great day for the Lanarkshire
club, who triumphed 6-1 on aggregate to retain
their top-flight status.
"There's been an outpouring of emotions, shall we
say, and it's gone too far," he told BBC Scotland.
"Scottish football doesn't need it. There were two
teams battling it out over 180 minutes, they gave
it absolutely everything.
"For one or two individuals to ruin it, tarnish it, is
a shame."
Erwin appeared to shove Mohsni after the defender
refused his offer of a handshake and describe his
opponent's reaction as "embarrassing" in a
television interview, given with blood on his face.
Motherwell fans spilled on to the pitch while the
fight was going on and had to be ushered away by
police and stewards as they goaded Rangers
supporters.
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