Six people have been charged in connection with anti-social behaviour following this weekend’s Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Hibs.
A 44-year-old man from Edinburgh was charged and issued with an anti-social behaviour ticket for allegedly urinating in the cemetery near the stadium.
Meanwhile, a 29-year-old man, also from Edinburgh, was arrested and charged following an alleged disturbance at a bar near Pittodrie before the match. He was also allegedly in possession of a Class A drug.
An Edinburgh teenager was also charged after a car was allegedly vandalised in the Park Road area in the lead up to the game.
A 59-year-old from Aberdeen was arrested and charged in connection with making alleged sectarian and offensive comments during the game.
A 19-year-old man from Aberdeen was arrested for alleged possession of alcohol within the stadium, and a 59-year-old was charged in connection with an alleged assault inside Pittodrie.
Three people were ejected from the ground during the game and six people were refused entry for alcohol-related issues and unacceptable behaviour.
Match Commander Chief Inspector Murray Main said: “I hope the quick, robust action taken by officers and stewards at the weekend serves as a clear reminder to those who choose to behave in an anti-social or otherwise unacceptable manner at football fixtures.
“We will do everything we can to ensure they face the full consequences of their actions whether that’s before, during or after a game.
“The overwhelming majority of people who turned up were extremely supportive and helped the match pass without any significant disruption.
“Unfortunately, there is often a handful of people who think of themselves above the law and choose to behave completely inappropriately.
“In this case a number of people were quickly identified and arrested and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
“With another high profile match in Aberdeen tomorrow night, I want to remind the public that there is absolutely no place for anti-social behaviour in any form.
“I would ask that everyone supports our officers and the football stewards working in the ground as we make every effort to ensure everyone gets in and out of the stadium, and the city, safely.
“By committing crime or behaving illegally or inappropriately you are letting yourself, your family, your club and fellow supporters down.
“Remember, your actions are your responsibility.”
