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Man in court after Aberdeen footballer Jack MacKenzie hit by seat 'thrown from stand'
- A 31-year-old man appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court accused of reckless and culpable behavior after Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was struck by a thrown seat at Tannadice Park on May 17, 2025.
- The incident took place after Dundee United’s 2-1 victory over Aberdeen, when fans entered the pitch, and police reported that the seat had been launched from the portion of the Fair Play stand occupied by visiting supporters.
- MacKenzie, an unused substitute, suffered a serious facial injury requiring stitches and was taken off the pitch in a wheelchair before returning to training ahead of an upcoming match.
- Aberdeen FC promised to respond with the strongest measures against the individual responsible, while Superintendent Ray Birnie emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and that all incidents of disorder will be thoroughly investigated.
- The suspect, David Gowans of Aberdeen, was granted bail with a condition barring him from attending Aberdeen matches, and he will appear again in court for further proceedings.
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Jack MacKenzie is poised to be part of Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup final squad despite suffering a shocking injury caused by a flying seat in last weekend’s defeat to Dundee United. The 25-year-old defender was left with a deep gash to the head after being struck by a seat allegedly thrown by an Aberdeen supporter during […] The post Aberdeen Star Set to Feature in Cup Final After Shocking Pittodrie Incident first appeared on Celts Are Here.
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