LITTLE Kraig Mackay was given a heroes welcome at Ibrox tonight when he was invited alongas guest of honour following a bottle attack.

The 11-year-old was the victim of an “abhorrent” attack on his way to Hampdenon Sunday and the club extended the offer to him to cheer him up.

He was struck by a bottle before the Gers’ Betfred Cup semi-final with Celtic on Sunday.

Kraig was treated by police paramedics and required stitches and his mother, Laura, has called for the perpetrators to come forward.

Rangers faced St Johnstone in the Premiership. Kraig lea Mark Warburton’s side out ahead of the game before taking up a seat in the Director’s Box.

The Gers boss said: “The club were obviously so disappointed to hear that. Such a young fan on his way to what should have been such an enjoyable afternoon.

A total of 18 arrests were made on the day, while video posted on social media showed a group of fans fighting near Queen’s Park before the match.

Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty said: “Let’s be clear – this was an attack on a young boy who could possibly be left with a scar. “This is abhorrent, and the person or persons responsible need to be caught.

“A football game is not an excuse for violence, ever. My detective officers are continuing inquiries into the incident, and I would re-iterate their appeals for information.”