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‘We will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour’: Extra police patrols for Aberdeen v Dundee United at weekend

Extra police will be deployed at Pittodrie at the weekend. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Extra police will be deployed at Pittodrie at the weekend. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

As Aberdeen prepare to take on Dundee United at Pittodrie, city police are busy planning extra patrols after anti-social behaviour caused “fear and alarm” last week.

Last Friday, officers responded to disturbances in the George Street and Seaforth Road area before Aberdeen played Hibs at Pittodrie.

So far, 10 men have been arrested in connection and inquiries are still ongoing as officers work with the football club.

Pittodrie Stadium.

Now, additional officers will be stationed in the Pittodrie area on Saturday to support the Aberdeen v Dundee United fixture.

Aberdeen FC has warned of damage caused to several seats in the Red Shed during the Hibernian match.

Officers have been liaising with both clubs and licensees ahead of this weekend’s evening kick-off to ensure measures are in place to keep people safe.

Police are appealing for the support and respect of fans attending the game, who are being warned that anti-social behaviour will “not be tolerated”.

‘Let me be clear…’

Chief Inspector David Paterson said: “The behaviour we witnessed on the streets pre-match last week was utterly unacceptable.

“Fear and alarm was caused to the local community, fireworks were thrown and a minority tainted the safe reputation our city has.

“I am extremely grateful for the efforts of officers to de-escalate the situation and would like to thank the members of the public who have assisted with our inquiries so far. I am only grateful that no one was seriously hurt.”

He warned: “Let me be clear – we will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour on Saturday, nor at any football match for that matter.

“We know the vast majority of fans turn up at games to support their team and enjoy themselves. Extra officers will be in the area to support the match.”

‘This cannot continue’

The club security and stewarding team will be working with police by “keeping a close eye” on the game after there was “unacceptable” damage in the Red Shed last weekend.

A spokesman from Aberdeen FC said: “We are also aware of an unacceptable level of damage caused by fans to seats in the Red Shed at Pittodrie during last week’s match.

“I would take this opportunity to remind fans that this cannot continue and the club security and stewarding team, working with police, will be keeping a close eye on this during Saturday’s game.”

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