Police investigate Funso Ojo incident

Aberdeen midfielder probed over alleged minor assault

Author: Dave GallowayPublished 24th Nov 2021

Police are probing an incident involving Aberdeen midfielder Funso Ojo and a Dundee Utd fan after the weekend's game between the teams.

Police Scotland say : "On Sunday, 21 November, 2021 Police Scotland received a report of an alleged minor assault that took place within Tannadice Park, Dundee around 5pm on Saturday, 20 November, 2021.

"An investigation is now ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident."

The Dons have also issued a statement : “We have been made aware of an allegation of an incident involving a corporate hospitality guest gaining unauthorised access to what is designated as a secure and restricted area of Tannadice Park after our match against Dundee United on Saturday. At this stage, we have no further comment, but we will actively assist in any Police investigation.”

Utd say they have no further comment at this stage.