A Hibs fan from Oakley who tried to invade the pitch and slapped a police officer at an Edinburgh derby has been fined £940 and banned from attending football matches in Britain for two years.

Jamie Robertson, 28, jumped over the barrier at Hampden Park on April 16, 2022. He went on to attack a police officer, slapping her with his open hand, before he was arrested.

The offence took place during the Scottish Cup semi-final which Hearts won 2-1.

Robertson pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to assaulting the police officer. He also admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. 

The court heard that Robertson left his seat around 12.45pm. 

Prosecutor Lauren Aitchison said: “He stepped over the barriers and ran towards the football pitch while the game was still in play. Police attempted to stop him but he managed to run past them.

“In the process of doing so, he assaulted the police officer by striking her to the face with his open palm. As he attempted to jump on the pitch, officers were able to stop him and placed him under arrest.”

Dunfermline Press: The offences took place at Hampden Park.The offences took place at Hampden Park. (Image: Newsquest)

Robertson was escorted from the stadium when it was noted that he was heavily under the influence of drink or drugs as he slurred his speech. He then told officers to “f*** off.”

Darran Khorasani, defending, told today’s sentencing that his client’s behaviour was unacceptable.

The lawyer added: “He expresses his remorse in his background report. He was significantly under the influence of alcohol - he has curtailed his alcohol since and no longer attends football matches.”

It was revealed that Robertson has a previous conviction for a football-related matter.

As well as imposing a fine and football banning order, Sheriff Owen Milan ordered Robertson to do 64 hours of unpaid work. 

The sheriff also stated that the football ban includes watching matches in pubs. 

He said: “I am satisfied because of the nature of the offence and as it’s related to football, it is appropriate to impose a football banning order to prevent violence and disorder at matches.”