Man facing football ban after setting off pyrotechnics at Dundee FC match

A man has been arrested and charged after pyrotechnics were set off and disrupted the Dundee v St Johnstone match last month.

The incident happened on Sunday, February 11, at Dens Park when Dundee FC clinched a 2-1 win in a last minute thriller.

A 21-year-old man is due to Dundee Sheriff Court at a later date and he will be subject to conditions not to enter or attend any designated or regulated football match within the UK.

Police say a football banning order will also be requested in relation to the man after his "culpable and reckless conduct".

Constable Neil Aitkenhead said: “Taking pyrotechnics into a sporting stadium is a criminal offence. I’d ask people to think of the impact it could have on those around you, particularly people with medical conditions, young children and elderly.

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