Overview

• Jack MacKenzie, a defender for FC Aberdeen, was struck on the head by a thrown plastic seat following his team's 2–1 loss to Dundee United on May 17.
• The seat was thrown from the Fair Play Tribune in the away section, reportedly intended for opposing fans but accidentally hit MacKenzie, who was treated for a severe head injury on the pitch.
• Aberdeen and the Scottish Premier League (SPFL) have condemned the incident, with Aberdeen calling on fans to assist in identifying the perpetrator.
• Police have launched an appeal via the BBC for witness accounts and video evidence to locate the individual responsible for the attack.
• The incident follows earlier fan misconduct between the clubs, prompting discussions on crowd control and player safety in Scottish football.