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Ten more charged after St Johnstone v Hibernian match disorder

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

Ten more people have been charged in connection with disorder following St Johnstone's match with Hibernian in Perth last month.

Police said incidents happened during and after the match at McDiarmid Park, including on the rail network, on 6 September.

Five men aged between 18 and 25 and two 16-year-old boys were arrested and charged on Wednesday, with three youths also charged.

Two men, aged 24 and 17 have already been arrested and charged in connection with the disorder.

Insp David Rice said: "This has been a joint investigation with British Transport Police (BTP) and our inquiries remain ongoing to trace those responsible.

"Disorder of any kind will not be tolerated and anyone involved will face the consequences."