Hearts player struck with lighter thrown from crowd as cops launch hunt for thug
ASSAULT PROBE Hearts player struck with lighter thrown from crowd as cops launch hunt for thug
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POLICE are hunting a thug who struck a Hearts player with a lighter.
The incident occurred during Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee United at Tannadice.
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Cops have launched a search for the assailant over the alleged assault of the Hearts star.
They say that the lighter was launched from the George Fox Stand at Tannadice.
The incident is said to have taken place around 4.40pm.
That's an area of the ground where home supporters are situated.
Cops also say the player was not injured.
The Hearts player has not been named.
They're now calling for any witnesses to come forward with information.
Constable Matthew Boath said: "This was an unacceptable and reckless act that could have resulted in injury.
"Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and I am asking anyone who was at the game or saw what happened to get in touch with us."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CR/0334326/25.
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SunSport has contacted both Dundee United and Hearts.
The game itself was a dramatic one as Hearts made it two wins from two to begin their league season.
Having beaten Aberdeen 2-0 at Tynecastle last Monday, the Jambos fought back to defeat Dundee United 3-2.
Lawrence Shankland had given Hearts the lead from the penalty spot before an Ivan Dolcek double turned the game in United's favour before half-time.
Stuart Findlay levelled things up just before the hour before scoring a dramatic 94th minute winner.
The defender has scored three goals in two Premiership matches for the club so far.
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