Man charged in connection with pyrotechnic thrown during match in Aberdeen

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an ignited pyrotechnic device thrown onto the pitch side during the match between Aberdeen and St Mirren on Wednesday, 24 May.

The item was thrown during a match at Pittodrie.

No one was struck or injured in connection with the device thrown onto the pitch side.

The man is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

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.”