Extra police for Hibernian fans

18 December 2009 13:54
The sides are playing for the first time since a Dons fan was hospitalised while travelling back from Easter Road on October 31.[LNB]A man was charged with culpable and reckless conduct after the fire case, which saw an Aberdeen fan dressed as a sheep taken to hospital with serious burns to his arms and legs after apparently being set alight.[LNB]British Transport Police have also banned the sale and consumption of alcohol on trains to Edinburgh after Saturday's match.[LNB]Inspector Bob Cameron said: "We are taking these measures to ensure that passengers can travel and rail staff can go about their duties without inconvenience or any kind of hindrance.[LNB]"British Transport Police and our rail industry partners encourage football supporters to use public transport to travel to matches and although the vast majority of those who do so are a real credit to their club, we will not tolerate any kind of antisocial behaviour."[LNB][LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk