The person who made internet threats against Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson over Twitter is still being sought.
Complaints flooded in after a threatening message appeared on the social network.
Tayside Police confirmed they were investigating the matter and are seeking to identify the Twitter user responsible, known as ”@bluenosestew”, who claims to be a Rangers fan. The username is registered to a ‘Stewart McDermot’, but it can’t be confirmed if that is the poster’s real name.
The tweet, posted online earlier this month, also included derogatory and sectarian remarks about Mr Thompson and his late father, Eddie, who was chairman of United until his death from cancer in 2008.
The same Twitter account later posted a message saying: “I don’t care a **** if I get lifted SFA, SPL and refs (referees) are ****** scum all in it together.”
A Tayside Police spokeswoman said: ”We have received a number of complaints with regards to the comments, which were understandably viewed as unacceptable.
”Inquiries to track the person responsible are continuing and we would appeal for support in identifying that person.”
The comments were made earlier this month when it emerged United were owed money from Rangers in unpaid ticket revenues after a Scottish Cup clash at Ibrox.
Johnny Russell was also the victim of separate abuse and threats via the social networking service after scoring in United’s 2-0 victory.
The online comments aimed at Mr Thompson and Mr Russell are covered by a new law concerning sectarianism and threats posted on the internet. The Scottish government passed the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications bill in December.
Penalties range from a £40 fixed fine to a maximum of five years in prison and an unlimited fine.