Five more people charged over Edinburgh football disorder

Five more people have been arrested and charged in connection with football-related disorder in Edinburgh City Centre.

Two 19-year-old men, an 18-year-old and a 24-year-old, and a 16-year-old teenager have been charged in connection with the events in St Andrew Square following the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Motherwell on 5 October.

Scottish police said violence It was directed to the officials after the match On Easter Road.

While the five were released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date, police said football banning orders had been made.

brings Total number of people charged for match-related disorder Up to 14, all between 16 and 32 years old.

Chief Inspector Craig Rogerson said: “Officers work hard to create a safe environment not only during football matches but also after the competition.

“These arrests send a strong message that we will not tolerate any form of football-related disorder.”