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Police probe as Aberdeen player seriously injured at Tannadice after chair thrown by Dons fan

Jack MacKenzie required stitches to a head wound after the incident, with Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin branding it 'an absolute disgrace'.

Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie has been seriously injured in an incident at the match at Tannadice.

He was struck by a chair thrown by a Dons supporter during the clash with Dundee United.

The player received treatment at the scene and it has been reported he will require further medical assessment.

Police are appealing for information following the incident on Saturday afternoon.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information after an object was thrown onto the pitch injuring a player during the Dundee United v Aberdeen match at Tannadice on Saturday.

“Part of a chair was thrown from the upper deck of the Fair Play stand striking an Aberdeen player.

“He received treatment at the scene and will require further medical assessment.

“Officers are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has mobile phone footage of the incident to contact police.”

‘Mindless act’ seriously injures defender

Match Commander, Superintendent Ray Birnie, said: “This was a mindless act which has seriously injured the player resulting in him needing medical treatment.

“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and I’d appeal to all fans to help us trace the person responsible.

“If you were in the Fair Play stand and witnessed what happened, please do the right thing and come forward.

“I’d also urge anyone who has mobile phone footage to review it and bring anything of importance to our attention.”

Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie receives treatment after the incident. Image: Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0965 of 17 May, 2025.

MacKenzie received treatment by paramedics on the field and a stretcher was also called for.

However, after almost five minutes of treatment, the player was taken off in a wheelchair with his head heavily bandaged.

The SPFL condemned the incident as “moronic behaviour” and confirmed it will work with both clubs and Police Scotland to identify the perpetrator.

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin also slated the incident as an “absolute disgrace” and has called for the culprit to be found and banned from football for life.

Aberdeen FC ‘dismayed and outraged’

A spokesperson for Aberdeen FC said: “The club is dismayed and outraged at the scenes that unfolded following this afternoon’s Premiership tie with Dundee United at Tannadice Park.

“Our player, Jack MacKenzie, has sustained a serious facial injury after being struck by a part of a chair that was thrown towards the pitch.

“We await further information, but what we know for sure, the chair was thrown from the stand in which the Aberdeen supporters were being housed.

“As such, we are calling on all fans who may have witnessed this event to contact the club to provide any information that may assist us in our investigations and wider discussions with the relevant authorities.

“When the perpetrator is identified, we will take the strongest possible action available to us.”

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