UPDATE: Authorities are urgently searching for an Inverness Caledonian Thistle fan who threw blue smoke bombs onto the pitch during a match against the Hamilton Accies on December 13. The dangerous act forced referees to halt the game at the Caledonian Stadium, raising serious safety concerns.
Police Scotland confirmed that an unidentified individual launched these “highly dangerous” pyrotechnics from the West Terrace, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. A spokesperson for Police Scotland stated,
“Taking pyrotechnics into a sporting stadium is a criminal offence and highly dangerous.”
The police emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards such incidents, collaborating closely with clubs and the Scottish Professional Football Association to identify those responsible. In a statement, the spokesperson added, “Enquiries are ongoing to identify the person responsible, and we are now appealing to anybody who has information to come forwards.”
Inverness Caledonian Thistle has pledged full cooperation with the investigation. A club representative said, “We are fully supporting the police in their investigation to try to identify the individuals involved.”
This incident reflects growing concerns about safety at sporting events, especially as the festive season approaches. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Police Scotland at 101 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers, referencing crime number CR/0523366/25.
As investigations continue, fans and families attending future matches are reminded of the serious implications of such reckless behavior. The hunt for the culprit is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent story.
