CELTIC bosses have hit back after Hearts owner Anne Budge slammed supporters' "unacceptable and dangerous" behaviour at Tynecastle.

Following Sunday's Scottish Cup tie at the Hearts stadium, Ms Budge urged the Parkhead club to take action against five Hoops supporters who were arrested for sectarian abuse.

The police report following the controversial fourth-round tie confirmed that one Hearts supporter was also arrested at the match for the same reason. Ms Budge said in a club statement yesterday the behaviour was "unacceptable and dangerous" and stressed that any individual found guilty will not be allowed back into the stadium.

She also called on Celtic to act against the five individuals who were arrested for similar sectarian abuse.

Ms Budge said she was disgusted by the behaviour of visiting supporters, and said: "I hope that Celtic will take appropriate action against those individuals who let them down."

Last night a statement on the Celtic site confirmed bosses met with Ms Budge to discuss the issues, and pointed out that "Missiles were thrown into the Celtic support, a Celtic supporter sustained injuries at the match after being hit with coins, and sectarian abuse was again directed at Celtic staff and players."

The statement also read: "The club will deal with those responsible in the appropriate manner."

Celtikc striker Anthony Stokes hit back at Ms Budge's comments on Twitter, saying the sectarian abuse he endured on Sunday was the worst he had experienced.