Police confirm arrests connected to Aberdeen vs Celtic football match

Police in Aberdeen can confirm that three arrests were made on the evening of Wednesday, 9 February, in connection with the Aberdeen vs Celtic fixture at Pittodrie Stadium.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested for invading the pitch during the second half of the match, whilst a 54-year-old man was arrested in connection with a racially-motivated breach of the peace. Both will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

In addition, a 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged in connection with the ignition of pyrotechnics in the King Street area, during a march to the stadium. He will be reported to the Youth Justice Management System. Further enquiries are ongoing to identify other individuals responsible for the illegal use of pyrotechnics before the match.

Chief Inspector David Paterson said: “I’d like to thank the vast majority of supporters from both clubs for their conduct surrounding last night’s match.

“We will continue to liaise with both clubs as they consider any restrictive measures for those individuals found to be responsible for illegal activities.”