Fan charged after coin was thrown at Livi game

A man has been charged after an assistant referee was struck with a coin during Rangers’ defeat at Livingston last weekend.

Police said they had received an “overwhelming” response after appealing for information over the incident at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Sunday.

Calum Spence received treatment for a wound to the back of his head after being struck by an object while running the line in front of the Rangers support.

Superintendent Craig Smith, event commander for the Premiership match, said: “As a result of this incident we received an overwhelming number of calls from the public, who shared our position that such behaviour was totally unacceptable.

“I’d like to thank both sets of supporters, the respective clubs and the general public for their assistance during this investigation.”

The arrested man is scheduled to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today.

Meanwhile, a host of football stars will unite later for a special match.

The clash will kick off Show Racism the Red Card’s annual Fortnight of Action from October 5 to 21.

Tonight’s match will feature a number of Scottish footballing greats including ex-Scotland and Rangers captain Barry Ferguson and former Celtic and Aberdeen star Joe Miller, as well as Hibs and Hearts legends Mickey Weir and Derek Ferguson.

The GMB union-backed match will additionally see former Partick Thistle and St Mirren star David Elliot, ex-keeper Ludo Roy and Jose Quitongo all dust off their football boots.

Labour MSP Anas Sarwar, chairman of the cross-party group on tackling Islamophobia and media pundits Chick Young and Peter Martin will also join the team at the Glasgow Green Football Centre.