SNS GroupSt Mirren and Aberdeen have condemned “appalling” chants towards a disabled supporter.
Police Scotland said it had been made aware of a video taken at the SMISA Stadium on Saturday which appears to show Aberdeen fans mocking a disabled St Mirren fan.
Officers said the incident is being treated as a hate crime and are appealing for anyone with information on those involved to get in touch.
Both clubs condemned the incident, with St Mirren branding the video “appalling” and Aberdeen calling the chant “totally unacceptable”.
A St Mirren spokesperson said: “We are appalled by the contents of a video circulating on social media that shows a St Mirren fan with additional support needs being verbally abused by opposition supporters during Saturday’s match.
“We condemn this in the strongest possible terms.
“This behaviour is completely unacceptable and has no place at our stadium, in football or wider society.
“Our ‘Everyone is Welcome, We’re All Buddies’ campaign promotes inclusivity at St Mirren Football Club and we want to make the matchday experience at The SMiSA Stadium an enjoyable one for everyone.
“The club will work with Aberdeen FC and relevant authorities to identify the persons responsible.”
An AFC spokesperson said: “We are aware of a clip that has circulated on social media from Saturday’s match at the SMISA Stadium.
“The chant is totally unacceptable and not befitting the outstanding Aberdeen support that we experience from the vast majority, both at Pittodrie and on the road.
“We would like to apologise to the St Mirren fan involved and will work with the relevant authorities to assist in their investigation.”
Inspector Megan Logan, of Paisley police office, said: “This was a despicable action and we are keen to trace the individuals involved.
“Anyone with information on those involved is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2164.”
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