A man has been charged after a glass bottle was thrown at a grounded Rangers player during a match with Hibs.
A number of objects, including the bottle, were hurled at Borna Barisic during the match at Easter Road Stadium on December 20 last year.
The Croatian defender was lying on the pitch injured after a red-card challenge, during a game which Rangers went on to win 3-0.
Police Scotland have since confirmed that a 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with culpable and reckless conduct following the incident.
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They say the glass bottle narrowly missed players from both sides.
Inspector Colin Fordyce, of Leith Community Policing, said: “Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this incident.
"Mindless behaviour like this will not be tolerated in any football stadiums across the country.
“The safety of football supporters, players and management is the top priority of football clubs and Police Scotland, with every step taken to identify those responsible for inappropriate behaviour.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public who came forward with information relating to our investigation."
The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on March 5.
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