Hearts fan banned over racist incident as cops vow to 'eradicate' football violence

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A Hearts fan has been hit with a football banning order over a racist incident at the Boxing Day Edinburgh Derby, with Police Scotland and the SPFL warning fans of intent to "eradicate" violent behaviour.Hibernian FC player Jordan Obita could be seen speaking to police at at Tynecastle on December 26 when a comment was made towards substitutes in the dugout.

A statement issued by Hearts at the time confirmed the fan was thrown out. Officers confirmed on Thursday it was one of six such banning orders issued in recent weeks.

And one Police Scotland chief said the force will use 'all available tools' at their disposal to 'eradicate' violent behaviour in sport.Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said the force was working with clubs and courts to tackle criminality and the league has also welcomed the "robust approach".Several people were also charged with different offences at the Edinburgh Derby on Boxing Day.

A 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to a racial abuse offence when he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on January 21 and also received a fine.Other banning orders have been issued over the shocking incident where a disabled Raith Rovers fan was ambushed by a wild mob in a vicious attack on January 2 last year.