‘Suspicious package’ found at Easter Road ahead of Hibs v Raith Rovers cup tie

Police were alerted to a suspicious package at Easter Road stadium this afternoon ahead of the Scottish Cup tie between Hibs and Raith Rovers.
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A police spokesman confirmed that some of the turnstiles were delayed in opening as a precaution because of a “security issue.”

But he added: “This has now been confirmed as a false alarm and all of the turnstiles are now open as normal and we do not anticipate it will cause any delay to the start time.”

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The item is understood to have been found in the south stand which houses the away supporters.

The match is due to kick off at 3pm as planned.

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