Edinburgh Crime: Man arrested for behaving in threatening and abusive manner ahead of Hibs v Aberdeen game
An investigation is now under way to identify further individuals involved.
A man has been arrested after behaving in a threatening and abusive manner ahead of a Hibs game against Aberdeen at Easter Road in Edinburgh.
Officers were called to the Albion Road area around 6.50pm on Tuesday ahead of the match.
A 26-year-old man was arrested for behaving in a threatening and abusive manner.
Police have confirmed he will appear at court at a later date.
An investigation is now under way to identify further individuals involved in the disturbance.
Further arrest made at Hibs v Aberdeen match
In addition, a 20-year-old man was also arrested during the match in connection with a pitch invasion at the Edinburgh derby on Saturday.
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He was charged and will appear in court at a later date.
Anyone with any information, or concerns, can approach officers or call 101 quoting incident number 1861 of Tuesday, December 30.