Hearts and Hibs unite to condemn ugly scenes

HEARTS and Hibernian united to condemn violent scenes at the Edinburgh derby as it emerged both assistant referees were hit by missiles, along with Neil Lennon.

Officials David McGeachie and Frank Connor joined Hibs head coach Lennon and Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal in being victims of attacks from the Tynecastle stands at Wednesday’s goalless Premiership clash.

Police have made five arrests, including one in connection with an assault on an assistant ref.

Both clubs issued a joint statement condemning the “isolated events which marred an otherwise compelling fixture”.