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The Independent
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Man in court after footballer hit by part of chair at match
A man has appeared in court charged with culpable and reckless conduct after an Aberdeen FC player was hit by part of a chair on the pitch at a match. Aberdeen substitute Jack MacKenzie suffered a head injury in the incident at Tannadice Park in Dundee following his club's defeat to Dundee United on Saturday. MacKenzie was treated on the pitch and was then taken off in a wheelchair, with his club saying he had suffered a 'serious facial injury'. David Gowans, 31, from Aberdeen, was charged with culpable and reckless conduct when he appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday. He did not enter a plea and was committed for further examination and granted bail. Fans invaded the pitch after United clinched the fourth spot in the William Hill Premiership and a place in Europe with the 2-1 win at the weekend.
Sky News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
Man in court after Aberdeen footballer Jack MacKenzie hit by seat 'thrown from stand'
A man has appeared in court charged with culpable and reckless conduct after a football player was hit by a seat thrown towards the pitch. Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by part of a chair following his club's away defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Saturday. Police Scotland said the object appeared to have been hurled from the upper deck of the Fair Play stand, which housed Aberdeen fans. Unused substitute MacKenzie was treated on the pitch before being taken off in a wheelchair, with Aberdeen FC vowing to "take the strongest possible action" against the perpetrator. Suspect David Gowans, 31, was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Gowans appeared before Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday, where made no plea to the single charge of culpable and reckless conduct. Gowans, of Aberdeen, was granted bail ahead of his next court appearance. The incident occurred as fans invaded the pitch following Dundee United's 2-1 win - which secured them fourth spot in the Scottish Premiership and a place in Europe. Superintendent Ray Birnie said: "Any type of disorder has a huge impact on the public and the overwhelming majority of football supporters who simply want to enjoy these occasions safely. "This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and such acts which endanger people will be fully investigated."
The Herald Scotland
21-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Man in court after footballer hit by part of chair at match
MacKenzie was treated on the pitch and was then taken off in a wheelchair, with his club saying he had suffered a 'serious facial injury'. David Gowans, 31, from Aberdeen, was charged with culpable and reckless conduct when he appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday. He did not enter a plea and was committed for further examination and granted bail. Fans invaded the pitch after United clinched the fourth spot in the William Hill Premiership and a place in Europe with the 2-1 win at the weekend.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Man in court charged over Jack MacKenzie 'seat throw' after Aberdeen star injured
David Gowans was released on bail. A man has appeared in court charged over an incident which saw Aberdeen star Jack MacKenzie struck by a chair thrown from the crowd during the weekend's Scottish Premiership games. The defender was injured after being struck following Dundee United's match with their north east counterparts at Tannadice Park in Dundee on Saturday. A police probe into the incident was launched and David Gowans was arrested and charged and held in police custody before an appearance in the dock today. The 31-year-old, of Aberdeen, faced a single charge of culpable and reckless conduct. He made no plea to the charge and was granted bail. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The case against him at Dundee Sheriff Court was continued for prosecutors to investigate further, and no future court dates have been set. A seat was ripped out and thrown from a part of the ground where Aberdeen fans were sitting, and part of the chair struck MacKenzie in the face. The 25-year-old had to be taken off the pitch to receive medical treatment, and was seen with a bandage around his head as he was helped away by stewards and medical staff. Dundee United supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate their 2-1 victory as he was receiving medical treatment. Videos posted on social media showed the incident. He was later pictured with cuts above and below his left eye, which appeared to have been stitched. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin and Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin slammed the incident. Superintendent Ray Birnie said at the time of the arrest: "Any type of disorder has a huge impact on the public and the overwhelming majority of football supporters who simply want to enjoy these occasions safely. "This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and such acts which endanger people will be fully investigated. Officers have worked quickly to make this arrest." The Police Scotland Match Commander added: "I would like to thank the public and both clubs, for their continued support and assisting us during our enquiries."
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Man in court after Aberdeen footballer struck by seat at game
An Aberdeen supporter has appeared in court accused of throwing part of a chair which hit and injured one of the team's players at a match in MacKenzie was struck on the head following his side's Scottish Premiership defeat against Dundee United on Gowans, 31, is accused of acting in a culpable and reckless manner at Tannadice Park by throwing a seat which struck Mr MacKenzie to his severe injury and permanent made no plea during a private hearing at Dundee Sheriff Court and was granted bail, with a special condition not to attend any game involving Aberdeen.
