Four police officers have been injured in a violent incident after an SPFL match at the weekend.
Police Scotland is appealing for information following an incident of disorder between fans and officers which took place in Edinburgh after Hibernian’s clash with Motherwell on Saturday 5 October.
It happened in the St Andrew Square area of the Scottish capital, with ‘violence and disorder’ directed towards officers.
Police Scotland has confirmed six arrests were made, but four officers suffered minor injures as a result.
Four men, aged 16, 17, 18, and 22 were charged in connection with the incidents, while two other people were also arrested but released later without charge.
The four men charged were also released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.
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Chief Inspector Craig Rogerson said: “We have a zero-tolerance approach to violence of any kind and are working to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
“A proportionate policing plan was in place and officers being targeted with violence while carrying out their duties is wholly unacceptable.”
“Officers acted swiftly in challenging circumstances to deal with what amounted to totally unacceptable behaviour.”
“A dedicated team of officers are carrying out enquiries to identify those involved and appropriate action will be taken.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1311 of 5 October 2024.
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