Police are investigating after Dundee goalkeeper Owen Goodman was struck by a missile thrown from the crowd during his side's 2-0 derby win against city rivals Dundee United at Tannadice.
The Canadian international, who is on loan from Crystal Palace, was hit by an object as he took a goal kick during the match.
Television pictures showed referee David Dickinson picking up the projectile in front of the Eddie Thompson Stand, which houses a large section of the Dundee United support.
Goodman was interviewed by police at full-time following the incident, which did not injure the player.
Police investigation
Police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and that officers are working alongside both Dundee clubs to gather information and identify the person responsible.
Constable Matthew Boath said: "Thankfully the man was not injured, however this type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
"An investigation is ongoing and are working closely with both clubs to identify the person responsible.
"I urge anyone at the game who witnessed the incident and can assist in our inquiries to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2015 of 22 August 2026."
Governing body response
The Scottish Football Association indicated that the Dundee derby was a Premiership match and therefore a matter for the Scottish Professional Football League.
It is understood the SPFL is currently awaiting the match delegate's report into the incident before determining any action.
The incident comes a month after the publication of an independent review into crowd disorder at last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic.
The review, commissioned by the Scottish FA, recommended a crackdown on unacceptable spectator behaviour, calling for tougher and more immediate sanctions from governing bodies, such as closing parts of a stadium or restricting ticket sales.
Previous Tannadice disorder
With pyrotechnics, missiles and pitch invasions becoming increasingly common in Scottish football, Tannadice has seen previous unsavoury incidents.
In March last year, the Dundee derby was halted after Dundee striker Simon Murray was struck by a vape thrown from the Eddie Thompson Stand.
Murray said at the time: "It's shocking that you have to put up with that."
Two months later, Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie was injured when a plastic chair was thrown onto the Tannadice pitch by a supporter of his own team. The fan was later sentenced to 18 months in prison and given a 10-year football banning order.
Derby result and manager reactions
Dundee secured victory in the derby courtesy of goals from Drey Wright, who scored the opening goal, and Owen Bevan.
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin did not comment on the Goodman incident following his team's defeat.
Dundee manager Steven Pressley said at full-time: "I've just been made aware of that so I'm unsure. Whatever he was hit with, it didn't affect him."
