A police officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a traffic cone before the Hearts clash with FC Zurich in Edinburgh city centre on Thursday.
The incident took place shortly after 7pm on McLeod Street in the capital when a traffic cone was thrown during the escort of football fans to Tynecastle Park Stadium.
The officer was severely hurt and had to receive treatment at the scene as a result of the dramatic event. The force are now appealing for witnesses in a bid to trace those responsible.
