Man charged following glass bottle thrown at Hibs v Rangers match
Last updated 8th Feb 2020
A 32-year old man's been arrested and charged in connection with culpable and reckless conduct.
The incident happened at Easter Road Stadium on Friday 20 December 2019, when a glass bottle was thrown from the stands on to the pitch, missing players from both Hibernian and Rangers Football Clubs.
Inspector Colin Fordyce, of Leith Community Policing, said: "Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this incident. Mindless behaviour like this will not be tolerated in any football stadiums across the country.
"The safety of football supporters, players and management is the top priority of football clubs and Police Scotland, with every step taken to identify those responsible for inappropriate behaviour.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public who came forward with information relating to our investigation."
The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday 5 March 2020.
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