Six arrested after 'violence and disorder' breaks out between football supporters

Police say investigations are underway to trace others involved in the 'violence and disorder'.

Six arrested after ‘disorder’ breaks out in Edinburgh following Hibs v Motherwell matchGoogle Maps

Six people have been arrested after football supporters clashed in Edinburgh city centre.

Police were called to the St Andrew’s Square area of the city on Saturday after a disturbance broke out following the game between Hibs and Motherwell at Easter Road.

Officers have arrested six people and say an investigation is underway to identify other individuals involved in the “violence and disorder”.

Roads in the area were closed while the incident was dealt with but have since reopened.

Police Scotland said officers will remain in the area.

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