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Iona Young

Steward injured at Hibs quarter final after away fans 'smash up stand'

A steward has been left with a bleeding head after being injured at the Hibernian FC and Motherwell quarter final where away fans allegedly 'smashed up the stands.'

Shocking images have been uncovered after the Scottish cup quarter final of a steward with blood dripping down her forehead following a blow to the head when an item was launched from the crowd.

Further images show the away stands smashed up with a number of fans holding broken seats one with a Hibs sticker on and fans dressed in green.

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Allegedly green flares were set off before the match that around 3,500 Hibees travelled through for.

The Edinburgh side won 2-1 with both goals from Elias Melkersen leading the Leith team through to another Hampden semi-final.

Hibernian FC have said they are aware of the incidents and are working closely with Motherwell to identify those culpable.

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A Hibs spokesperson said: “We are aware of the incidents in the away end at Fir Park and will work closely with Motherwell FC in an attempt to identify supporters that were involved.

“If any supporter can be positively identified, then the club will take appropriate action.”

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