Twelve charged after St Johnstone v Hibernian disorder

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Twelve people have been charged with various offences after disorder broke out before, during and after a Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Hibernian on 6 September.

Twelve people have been charged with various offences following disorder at a St Johnstone v Hibernian Scottish Premiership match at McDiarmid Park on 6 September. Violence broke out in the car park ahead of the match, with incidents continuing during and after the game, and also on the rail network. Ultras from both sides were understood to be involved.

On 14 October, Police Scotland confirmed that five men aged between 18 and 25 and two 16-year-old boys had been arrested and charged, with three male youths also charged. A further two men, aged 17 and 24, had been arrested and charged following the incident. All 12 will be subject to reports to the Procurator Fiscal and relevant youth justice authorities.

Inspector David Rice of Police Scotland said: 'Disorder of any kind will not be tolerated and anyone involved will face the consequences.' He confirmed that the investigation was a joint operation with British Transport Police and that enquiries remain ongoing to trace those responsible.

How it is being reported

• Ten more charged after St Johnstone v Hibernian match disorderPolice said incidents happened during and after the match at McDiarmid Park last monthBBC Scotland · 15 Oct, 10:51
• St Johnstone v Hibernian disorder probe results in ten more chargesIn total, 12 people have been charged in connection with disorder before, during and after the Scottish Premiership tie at McDiarmid Park on September 6.Daily Record · 14 Oct, 20:03

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