Man in court charged over jack mackenzie seat throw after aberdeen star injured

DAVID GOWANS WAS RELEASED ON BAIL. 14:08, 21 May 2025 A man has appeared in court charged over an incident which saw Aberdeen star Jack MacKenzie struck by a chair thrown from the crowd

during the weekend's Scottish Premiership games. The defender was injured after being struck following Dundee United's match with their north east counterparts at Tannadice Park in

Dundee on Saturday. A police probe into the incident was launched and David Gowans was arrested and charged and held in police custody before an appearance in the dock today. The

31-year-old, of Aberdeen, faced a single charge of culpable and reckless conduct. He made no plea to the charge and was granted bail. JOIN THE DAILY RECORD WHATSAPP COMMUNITY! Get the latest

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choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The case against him at Dundee Sheriff Court was continued for prosecutors to investigate further, and no

future court dates have been set. A seat was ripped out and thrown from a part of the ground where Aberdeen fans were sitting, and part of the chair struck MacKenzie in the face. The

25-year-old had to be taken off the pitch to receive medical treatment, and was seen with a bandage around his head as he was helped away by stewards and medical staff. Dundee United

supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate their 2-1 victory as he was receiving medical treatment. Videos posted on social media showed the incident. He was later pictured with cuts above

and below his left eye, which appeared to have been stitched. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin and Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin slammed the incident. Superintendent Ray Birnie said at the

time of the arrest: "Any type of disorder has a huge impact on the public and the overwhelming majority of football supporters who simply want to enjoy these occasions safely. Article

continues below "This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and such acts which endanger people will be fully investigated. Officers have worked quickly to make this arrest." The

Police Scotland Match Commander added: "I would like to thank the public and both clubs, for their continued support and assisting us during our enquiries."