Police have made a further five arrests following disorder following the Hibs v Motherwell game on Saturday, 5 October, 2024.

Officers said that incidents of violence and disorder were directed towards officers in the St Andrew Square area of Edinburgh after the conclusion of the game.

Five men aged, 32, 21, 20, 19 and 18 have been arrested and charged in connection with the incidents.

Chief Inspector Craig Rogerson said: “These arrests show that disorder is not acceptable. We want to create a safe environment for people before, during and after football matches. We will continue to work closely with both clubs and football authorities.

“The men will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and are expected to appear at Court at a later date. Football banning orders will be sought, preventing them from attending any regulated football matches in Scotland.

“Further enquiries are ongoing.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.