COPS are on the hunt for a football fan who assaulted a referee during the Rangers and Livingston clash.

The assistant ref was struck on the head with the flying item, which is believed to have been a coin, after it was thrown from the stand at Livingston's Tony Macaroni Arena.

He was treated at the scene for his injury after the incident occurred around 2.50pm on Sunday.

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Police were in attendance and officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Superintendent Craig Smith, Event Commander for the match, said: “This is a shocking incident and it is not the type of behaviour we have come to expect from football fans in Scotland.

“We will not tolerate offences of this nature. With this in mind we are eager to trace the person who was spotted throwing an object from the stand.

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“I would also ask anyone who has information that can assist our inquiries to get in touch with us immediately. I would also ask anyone who has any photos or footage of this incident to submit this to police.”

Those with information can contact officers at Livingston Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 1324 of September 30, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.