Two Hibs fans hit with stadium bans after 'stewards assaulted' at match

Violence broke out between a group of fans and security employees before the the club’s Scottish Premiership match against Ross County.

Two Hibs fans hit with stadium bans after ‘stewards assaulted’ at matchSNS Group

Two Hibs supporters have been handed stadium bans after security stewards were assaulted at the club’s Scottish Premiership match against Ross County.

Violence broke out between a group of around 20 fans and security employees 45 minutes before the match kicked off at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday.

The disorder took place in the standing section of ground and Hibs chiefs launched an investigation into the incident.

Hibs chiefs launched an investigation into the incident and fellow Hibees slammed those responsible calling for them to be charged and banned from the ground.

A spokesperson had said: “The Club is aware of the incident that occurred prior to today’s match against Ross County, and will be investigating it further following the usual post-match procedure.

“Hibernian Football Club takes staff and supporter safety incredibly seriously, and will take action against those who are in breach of the Club’s code of conduct.”

Now the club have confirmed that two men, both aged over 18, have been identified and slapped with “lengthy” bans that will see them prohibited from attending Hibs matches home and away.

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