Man charged after pyrotechnic thrown onto pitch at Pittodrie
Police say they take reports of pyrotechnics being thrown 'very seriously'
A man has been charged after a pyrotechnic was thrown onto the pitch during Aberdeen's match against St Mirren at Pittodrie last night.
The 19-year-old has been arrested and charged over the alleged incident and will appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.
No one was struck or injured by the device.
Chief Inspector Chris Kerr, policing lead for the match, said: “We take reports of missile throwing and pyrotechnics at matches very seriously and we work with clubs to identify anyone involved.
“The consequences of being struck by an item thrown from a stand can be severe and such behaviour will not be tolerated.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to identify anyone else involved in the use of pyrotechnics and we are liaising with Aberdeen FC.”