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31 Dec 2025

Man charged and more suspects hunted after disorder at Hibs v Aberdeen match

Man charged and more suspects hunted after disorder at Hibs v Aberdeen match

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with football disorder.

Officers were called to the Albion Road area of Edinburgh just before 7pm on Tuesday, ahead of the Hibernian v Aberdeen match.

The man was arrested in connection with alleged threatening and abusive behaviour, and will appear in court on a later date.

Police Scotland said an investigation is under way to identify other suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 1861 of December 30.

Separately, a 20-year-old man was arrested during the match in connection with a pitch invasion at the Edinburgh derby played at Easter Road on December 27.

Police said he has been charged and will appear in court on a later date.

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