Man charged after Hearts player hit by lighter during Dundee United game

A man has been charged after a Hearts player was allegedly assaulted during a match.

Police launched an investigation after the player was hit by a lighter thrown from the stands at Tannadice during a match with Dundee United on Sunday, August 10.

The player was not injured in the incident.

Police said a 23-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He has been released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date.

A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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