Teens charged over smoke canisters at Dunfermline v Alloa match

Two 16-year-old men have been charged in connection with alleged smoke canister offences a Scottish Football League play-off match.

The pair are expected to appear in court following Sunday’s Dunfermline v Alloa clash at East End Park.

Meanwhile, a 14-year-old is to be reported to the Children’s Panel in connection with a similar alleged offence at last week’s Dunfermline match against Forfar.

Match Commander Inspector John Lawson said: “I am disappointed that my warning went unheeded that anyone caught either bringing similar devices into the stadium, or setting them off in the stadium, would be arrested.

“The season might be over, but we will be requesting Football Banning Orders against those convicted of offences involving carrying or using smoke cannisters.”

Anyone who has any information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.