Seven People Charged After Hate Crime at Football Match
PAISLEY, SCOTLAND, JUL 14 – Seven individuals face charges for verbally abusing a disabled fan during a St Mirren match, with police citing hate crime and threatening behaviour allegations.
- Charges related to threatening and abusive conduct have been brought against seven individuals following a hate crime at the St Mirren versus Aberdeen match held on May 3, 2025, at St Mirren Park in Paisley.
- Police Scotland launched an investigation after footage circulated showing alleged abuse targeting a disabled St Mirren supporter during the match.
- The charged individuals include two male youths aged 16 and five men aged 19, 22, 22, 23, and 23, with a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
- Aberdeen FC described the chant as "totally unacceptable" and apologized to the targeted fan, while Constable Louise Sung thanked both clubs for their cooperation in the inquiry.
- The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fan behaviour at football matches and shows coordinated action by authorities and clubs to address hate crimes.
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