Further five charged after 'violence and disorder' following Hibs v Motherwell

Officers said incidents of violence and disorder were directed towards them.

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Five men have been charged after disorder broke out following a match between Hibernian and Motherwell in Edinburgh.

Police were called to St Andrew’s Square in the city centre following the game at Easter Road on Saturday, October 5.

Officers said incidents of violence and disorder were directed towards them.

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

Four males, aged 16, 17, 18 and 22, were previously charged in connection with the disorder.

Two other people who were also arrested at the scene have been released without charge.

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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