Aberdeen’s Funso Ojo charged over ‘assault’ on Dundee United fan

The alleged assault occurred after the match

Aberdeen midfielder Funso Ojo has been charged over an alleged assault on a Dundee United supporter, as per the Daily Record.

The Belgian is accused of ‘attacking’ a Tangerines fan inside Tannadice Park following the match between the two sides last month.

The alleged incident is said to have occurred an hour after the 30-year-old was sent off for a separate pitchside incident with another United supporter just before half time.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with a minor assault which took place inside Tannadice Park, Dundee, around 5pm on Saturday, November, 20.

“He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.”

An Aberdeen statement added: “The Club is aware of the latest developments regarding an incident involving our player, Funso Ojo and a corporate hospitality guest who gained unauthorised access to what is designated as a secure and restricted area of Tannadice Park after our match against Dundee United on Saturday 20 November.

“Frustratingly, we are not able to provide any further detail on the incident as this is now a matter for the Procurator Fiscal.

“The club is, however, offering its full support to Funso, who has fallen victim to circumstances not of his making.”

🗣️ 'I'm not sure I could have shown the restraint Ojo did…'

Sportscene pundits James McFadden and Chris Iwelumo discuss the sending off of Aberdeen's Funso Ojo after he was involved in an incident with a Dundee United fan. pic.twitter.com/6UhfFvd5QN

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The 30-year-old had been sent off just before half-time for a clash with another United fan during the game.

Ojo received a second yellow card after his momentum took him off the pitch and towards supporters, where he was then pushed by a Tangerines fan.

A 35-year-old United supporter was later charged with assault over an alleged ‘push’ on the player.