POLICE are appealing for information after an object was thrown onto the pitch injuring a player during the Dundee United v Aberdeen match at Tannadice on Saturday.
Part of a chair was thrown from the away end, the upper deck of the Fair Play stand, and stuck Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie. He received treatment at the scene and will require further medical assessment.
Officers are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has mobile phone footage of the incident to contact police.
Match commander, superintendent Ray Birnie, said: “This was a mindless act which has seriously injured the player resulting in him needing medical treatment.
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and I’d appeal to all fans to help us trace the person responsible.
“If you were in the Fair Play stand and witnessed what happened, please do the right thing and come forward. I’d also urge anyone who has mobile phone footage to review it and bring anything of importance to our attention.”
An SPFL spokesperson said: “It’s enormously disappointing and frustrating that one of the most exciting games in the season has been marred by such moronic behaviour.
“We await the match delegate report but will work closely with both clubs and Police Scotland to help identify the perpetrator and fully expect that appropriately severe footballing and judicial sanctions will be imposed.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0965 of 17 May, 2025.
