A MAN has been charged after an Aberdeen football player was struck in the head by a chair during a game against Dundee United.
Police confirmed a 31-year-old man has been charged with reckless conduct following an incident during the match on Saturday, May 17.
Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie required medical treatment after he was hit in the head with part of a chair which appeared to have been thrown from the upper deck of the Fair Play stand at Tannadice in Dundee.
Pictures showed MacKenzie with bloodied bandages wrapped around his head.
The man is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Superintendent Ray Birnie said: “Any type of disorder has a huge impact on the public and the overwhelming majority of football supporters who simply want to enjoy these occasions safely.
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and such acts which endanger people will be fully investigated.
“Officers have worked quickly to make this arrest and I would like to thank the public and both clubs, for their continued support and assisting us during our enquiries.”
