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Ten more charged after St Johnstone v Hibernian match disorder

Police said incidents happened during and after the match at McDiarmid Park last month

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:51 AM
Ten more charged after St Johnstone v Hibernian match disorder
Key Things to Know
  • Ten more people have been charged following disorder during and after the St Johnstone versus Hibernian match.
  • Incidents took place on September 6 at McDiarmid Park and on the rail network.
  • The newly charged individuals include five men aged 18 to 25, two 16-year-olds, and three youths.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ten additional individuals have been charged following disorder linked to the match between St Johnstone and Hibernian in Perth on September 6. According to police, disturbances took place during and after the fixture at McDiarmid Park, as well as across the rail network. Those newly charged include five men between the ages of 18 and 25, two 16-year-old boys, and three other youths.

The arrests add to the previous charges of two males, aged 24 and 17, brought earlier in connection with the incident. Inspector David Rice noted that the ongoing inquiry is a joint operation with the British Transport Police, stressing that disorder will not be tolerated and further efforts remain underway to trace anyone responsible.

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