Police officer hurt during St Johnstone celebrations

A steward was also injured in the incident outside McDiarmid Park.

Police officer hurt during St Johnstone celebrations SNS Group

A police officer was hurt after large crowds gathered to celebrate St Johnstone’s League Cup victory.

A steward was also injured outside McDiarmid Park in Perth on Sunday.

St Johnstone had earlier won the cup by beating Livingston 1-0 at Hampden.

The injuries have been described as minor, but police are investigating.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were in attendance around 6.15pm on Sunday following a large crowd gathering outside the stadium of St. Johnstone Football Club.

“Officers attended and the crowd was dispersed. One officer and one steward sustained minor injuries and enquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

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