Heavy police presence in Aberdeen ahead of Dons v Rangers game

There is a heavy police presence in the Granite City today ahead of the Dons and Rangers clash.

The game kicks off at 1pm but this morning police could be seen across the city.

In the Castlegate there were four riot vans, police on patrol and police on horses.

Earlier this week police warned fans and those going to the game that

there will be no hiding place for fans hell-bent on causing trouble at the Pittodrie showdown between Aberdeen and Rangers.

Chief Superintendent Campbell Thomson said: “My warning is clear – any form of anti-social behaviour whether it involves sectarianism, violence or disorder before, during or after the game is completely unnecessary, completely unwanted and will not be tolerated.

“If you are intent on causing trouble whether it be within the stadium, in your city or town, your local pub, your home or even online, you will be caught.

“Don’t think because you haven’t been caught at the time you’ve got away with it – retrospective inquiries will also be carried out to identify those responsible for any crimes committed.”