Hibernian have confirmed they are investigating incidents of supporter disorder at Tannadice following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Dundee United. The club stated it is working with Police Scotland, Dundee United and other fans to establish the full circumstances of events in the West Stand.
"Hibernian Football Club is aware of the incidents that occurred in the West Stand at Tannadice following our match against Dundee United on Saturday," the club said in a statement. They have promised a further update this week, prior to the upcoming home match against Falkirk at Easter Road.
Statement outlines next steps
Hibernian emphasised that the safety and matchday experience of supporters is extremely important to them. The club said it will take appropriate action once its investigation is complete. The trouble is understood to have started in an area occupied by the Ultra Group known as Block Seven, where two men were arrested by police. Earlier this season, the same group served a one-game ban for unacceptable conduct.
The incident followed a difficult afternoon on the pitch, where a 35th-minute goal from Dundee United's D. Bennie condemned Hibernian to a fourth defeat in eight Premiership games. The result leaves the side 10th in the table with seven points. The focus now shifts to Saturday's home game against 11th-placed Falkirk, where the club's update on the Tannadice investigation is expected.
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