Police appeal for witnesses after crowd trouble marred the Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers match at East End Park.
The game was on Saturday, February 1st. It took place at East End Park in Dunfermline. People set off pyrotechnics during the match, and some fans threw objects at players on the field.
Police arrested four teenagers that day. The charges relate to various offenses. A 13-year-old faces charges for assault and pyrotechnics. A 16-year-old and two 13-year-olds are also charged; their charges involve pyrotechnics offenses. The reports went to the right authorities.
Police Scotland made “extensive enquiries.” Now they want help from people at the game. They want anyone with information to come forward, to identify those involved.
A police chief said it should be safe for all. He added this reckless behavior is unacceptable. The police ask anyone to share any details, including pictures or phone videos from inside.
Most fans behaved well at the matches. Police work together to keep things safe and minimise problems. Dunfermline won the game by three to one. There have been incidents at the derby recently, including street trouble and pyrotechnics use.
Last year, a Raith Rovers fan got attacked. The attack happened after a match at East End Park. The attack went on video and went viral. People were concerned about what they witnessed.
Last month, two young men were convicted and received football banning orders in court. They avoided jail because of their age. The court was in Dunfermline.