A TEENAGER suffered a serious facial injury after an unprovoked attack outside Hampden Park following Sunday's Rangers v Aberdeen cup final. 

The 17-year-old exited the stadium close to gate 27 near Somerville Drive as part of the Aberdeen supporters at around 5pm on December 17 when he was approached by an unknown man. 

The man seriously assaulted the teen and he was left with a facial injury which required hospital treatment. 

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An investigation is ongoing and police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to contact officers.

They said it is possible the suspect was also an Aberdeen fan. 

Detective Constable Scott McKenzie said: "The victim was leaving the ground as part of the Aberdeen supporters when he was subject to an unprovoked attack.

"It is possible that the suspect is also an Aberdeen fan but regardless the concourse was very busy as fans left the ground following the game.

"It may not have been apparent at the time how serious the incident was however the victim has been left with serious facial injuries and it is imperative we trace the suspect involved.

"I’d urge anyone who saw what happened, or has information to help our investigation, to report this to us via 101 quoting incident number 1432 of December 17, 2023."

An anonymous report can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

The suspect is described and being in his 20s and he was wearing a black jacket at the time.