CCTV appeal after Aberdeen v Hearts disorder in Scottish Cup semi final at Hampden
The appeal comes just a day after police issued CCTV images from the earlier Celtic v Hibernian match.
CCTV images have been released as part of an investigation into disorder during the Scottish Cup semi-final between Aberdeen and Hearts earlier this year.
The match took place at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Saturday April 19.
Although the nature of the disorder has not yet been disclosed, officers are keen to trace four men they believe could assist with their enquiries.
They are all described as white, and between 18 and 50 years old.
Police have requested these men, or anyone who might recognise them from the images, to get in touch.
Constable Beveridge said: 'We are keen to talk to the men in the images as we believe they may have information which could assist with our enquiries.
"I would encourage the men, or anyone who may recognise them, to contact us.
"You should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0738 of 19 April, 2025 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111'.
Aberdeen won the match 2-1 in extra time, and went on to win the Scottish Cup a few weeks later.
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The appeal comes just a day after police issued CCTV images of two men in relation to a separate incident, which occurred at Celtic and Hibernian's Scottish Cup quarter final on Sunday March 9.
The nature of the incident during the match at Celtic Park is also not yet known.
The first man is described as being white, in his 30s and of a slim build. He was wearing a light grey jacket, light grey trousers, grey skip cap and trainers, with a black cross-body bag.
The second man is described as being white, in his 30s and of a medium build. He was wearing a black jacket, dark green polo shirt, blue jeans and black trainers.
Police Constable Aynsley McIntyre, from Greater Glasgow Football Enquiry Unit, said: 'We would urge these men or anyone who knows them to please make contact with us.
"I would also ask anyone who witnessed what happened, or anyone with information relating to the incident, to please speak to officers via 101, quoting reference 1457 of Sunday, 9 March, 2025.
'Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
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