Seven charged over alleged hate crime targeting St Mirren fan

Seven people have been charged in connection with an alleged ‘hate crime’ that took place at a football match at St Mirren Park in Paisley.

The charges relate to threatening and abusive behaviour directed at a St Mirren fan with additional support needs during the St Mirren vs Aberdeen FC match on Saturday, 3 May 2025.

Those charged include two male youths, both aged 16, and five men, one aged 19, two aged 22 and two aged 23.

Both clubs condemned the incident at the time, and Aberdeen FC apologised to the St Mirren supporter who was targeted by a chant. A video of the incident also appeared on social media.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Constable Louise Sung, Paisley Police Office, said: “Thank you to both clubs for their co-operation and assistance in our investigation.”