'Menacing and threatening atmosphere' forced Hearts exit

'Menacing and threatening atmosphere' forced Hearts exitByClive LindsayBBC Sport ScotlandPublished2 minutes agoHearts say they were forced to leave Celtic Park immediately after the final whistle of their Scottish Premiership decider because of "the menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium".Fans invaded the pitch after Callum Osmand scored to put Celtic 3-1 ahead deep into stoppage time as the reigning champions leapfrogged the visitors to secure their fifth consecutive league title in an incredible conclusion to the season.In a statement released after their return to Tynecastle, Hearts say they "utterly condemn the shameful scenes at Celtic Park, which have, once again, embarrassed Scottish football".More to follow.More to follow.Celtic stun Hearts with late double to snatch title in astonishing finaleCeltic lift Premiership trophy after incredible ending Published3 hours agoImage gallerySkip image galleryImage source, PAImage caption, Hearts centre-half Frankie Kent arrived back at Tynecastle in tearsImage source, SNSImage caption, Centre-half Jamie McCart was also emotionalImage source, SNSImage caption, Captain Lawrence Shankland and head coach Derek McInnes came back out to greet the fansImage source, SNSImage caption, Midfielder Cammy Devlin looked to be in shockImage source, SNSImage caption, Striker Pierre Landry Kabore was consoled by head coach Derek McInnesImage source, SNSImage caption, Hearts chair Ann Budge greeted the fans outside TynecastleImage source, SNSImage caption, Hearts fans thanked the players1 of 7Previous imageNext imageSlide 1 of 7, Hearts centre-half Frankie Kent arrives back at Tynecastle in tears, Hearts centre-half Frankie Kent arrived back at Tynecastle in tearsEnd of image galleryRelated topicsCelticScottish PremiershipScottish FootballHeart of MidlothianFootball