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Shock pictures have showed clashes at a Scots football match at the weekend.
The images circulated on social media show police, security staff and supporters apparently in the midst of struggles during the Dundee vs Motherwell League Cup Tie on Saturday at Dens Park.
Dundee were victorious over the Lanarkshire side winning 1-0 in one of the first fixtures allowing fans back in the stands since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
But the event was marred with an arrest taking place over an alleged assault on a steward.
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The Since I was Young Motherwell shared pictures online showing mask clad officers and security staff from the Safe-Tay service struggling with fans.
They have claimed supporters were ‘harassed’ by security staff and are collecting further evidence to put to authorities.
A spokesman for the Fanzine also said the group ‘categorically denied’ that any assault took place on a steward.
He added: “We have been inundated with photos, videos and testimonies from supporters who attended that match on Saturday and our evidence gathering is still ongoing and formal complaints will be lodged.”
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Police have confirmed that a man was arrested for an alleged assault on a steward.
A 25-year old man was arrested in connection with the apparent attack on the staff member.
He was later released pending further enquiry.
The steward was uninjured.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We can confirm that a 25-year old man was arrested within the ground for assaulting a steward.
“The steward was not injured.
“He was released pending further enquiry.”
A Dundee FC spokesman said: “We are currently in discussion with the visiting club over the issues that arose before, during and after Saturday’s match.
“We are also assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries.”
Police Scotland has been contacted for further comment.
Motherwell FC and Safe-Tay Security have also been contacted for comment.
South of the border, there were ugly scenes as Manchester United and Leeds supported in Manchester city centre ahead of the two local rivals meeting at Old Trafford.
Dramatic video showed chairs used as makeshift weapons as cops intervened.
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