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Celtic make vow to Scots Jewish community to investigate threats against Nir Bitton

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Celtic have promised leaders of Scotland's Jewish community that threats against Hoops star Nir Bitton are being investigated by the club.

The Israeli international and his family were targeted after he was sent off during the 1-0 loss against Rangers at Ibrox on January 2.

The 29-year-old's wife Bar Bitton posted screenshots of disturbing messages she'd received on Instagram which called for the couple to be "hung on the streets".Further abuse was also aimed at Bitton's children, with one blast reading: "F**k you and yer wains".

Celtic slammed online abuse following the incidents and chief executive Peter Lawwel l has met with members of Glasgow's Jewish Representative Council to discuss the issue.

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