Police have confirmed they're investigating after a video emerged of ex-Aberdeen star Shay Logan concerned in a violent avenue brawl.
The 34-year-old defender has stated he was “defending himself” after allegedly being “verbally abused” on Friday night time.
The clip, taken by a member of the general public, confirmed the Cove Rangers participant exchanging punches with one other man exterior a chip store on Chapel Avenue in Aberdeen.
The footage has now been despatched to Police Scotland who've confirmed they're investigating the circumstances behind it.
A drive spokesperson stated: “Officers are conscious of a video which seems to indicate a disturbance within the Aberdeen space. Enquiries are ongoing to ascertain the circumstances.”
It's understood bother flared when Logan clashed with a gaggle of males whereas he was out with teammates.
Footage exhibits him dropping to 1 knee earlier than recovering to achieve the higher hand over his rival.
An onlooker could be heard shouting a vile racist slur whereas the pair throw punches.
One other man stepped in to separate them up after they stumbled from the pavement to the center of the highway.
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Logan’s title could be heard being shouted quite a few occasions by the individual regarded as recording the incident.
After the video clip went viral, Logan issued a press release on Twitter stating that he “ought to be capable to stroll down the road with out getting abused”.
He wrote: “With reference to a video that has been circulating from Friday night time, I really feel it’s essential for me to share a quick perception into the occasions.
“Anybody who is aware of me, is aware of that I don't condone violence, neither do I'm going in search of it. “Nonetheless, when provoked, I'm going to face up for myself, I'm a human being like everybody else.
“When approached on Friday night time, it was clear the (boy/man/lad) had a difficulty with me and repeatedly abused me verbally, which I didn't retaliate to initially.
“Later, when he tried to bodily assault me, I reacted with a purpose to defend myself. Simply because I'm a footballer doesn’t imply uncalled for abuse is appropriate.
“I ought to be capable to stroll down the road with out getting abused for no purpose. I’m not only a footballer, I’m a human being earlier than something.”
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