Funso Ojo: Man charged in connection with assault of Aberdeen FC player Funso Ojo at Premiership match in Dundee

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged assault of Aberdeen FC player Funso Ojo during a Premiership match against Dundee United at Tannadice Park.

In a statement, police have said that, following an investigation into an incident which took place yesterday during the game between Dundee United Football Club and Aberdeen Football Club, a 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the assault of a player.

The man is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court at a future date.

A police spokesperson said: “Following an investigation into an incident which took place yesterday (Saturday, 20 November, 2021) during the match between Dundee United Football Club and Aberdeen Football Club at Tannadice Park in Dundee, a 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the assault of an Aberdeen Football Club player.

Tannadice Park in Dundee. Pic: Google Maps.

“The man has been released on undertaking to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court at a later date.”

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