Kobenhavn striker Michael Santos and a club steward charged by police over incident during Europa League win at Celtic Park

Kobenhavn have confirmed that striker Michael Santos and a club steward have been charged by Scottish police over an alleged assault on an officer during Thursday’s 3-1 Europa League win at Celtic Park.

The incident occurred following Pep Biel’s extra-time strike, which put the Danish side 2-1 up over Celtic on the night and 3-2 up on aggregate – they would win the tie 4-2 overall.

Kobenhavn allege that ‘one of our stewards tried to prevent a clash and was led away and talked with Scottish police,’ amid the celebrations that followed the goal.

Santos, who scored earlier in the game, and the steward were charged by police and travelled home with the rest of the squad in lieu of a decision on whether the case will be pursued.

“After Pep Biel’s 2-1-goal at Celtic Park there was turmoil in front of the FCK fan section after an official grabbed Pep Biel during the celebration,” read a club statement.

“One of our stewards tried to prevent a clash and was led away and talked with Scottish police. Michael Santos also talked with the police, who subsequently have charged them both.

“They travelled home with the team, and we are now waiting to see if the Scottish police will pursue the case. We will co-operate if they want more information from the club.

“Those involved are not going to comment on the episode.”