Five youths charged following pyrotechnics incidents at football match in Perth

A 15-year-old male was arrested and charged after a 10-year-old boy was struck by a pyrotechnic during the St Johnstone vs Dundee football match at McDiarmid Park in Perth on Saturday, 30 March, 2024.

Paramedics on site treated the 10-year-old boy for a facial injury.

Two 17-year-old males were also arrested and charged following other pyrotechnics being used at the game. All three will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

A further two males, aged 13 and 15, will be reported to the Youth Justice Assessor after being charged in connection with further pyrotechnics use at the game.