Hibs have demanded Hearts take a serious look at video footage appearing to show Marijan Cabraja in confrontation with a Jambos supporter.
The final Edinburgh derby of the season ended 1-1 and ensured thee Jambos finished above their city rivals, but tempers flared at full-time when managers Steven Naismith and Lee Johnson got into a fiery confrontation. That led to an all-out rammy in the centre circle area with multiple member of playing and non-playing staff.
But the Croatian left-back's incident with a fan in the home end has Hibs demanding action. Their statement reads: "During our 1-1 draw in the cinch Premiership at Tynecastle there were a number of incidents, but undoubtedly the most worrying relates to player safety and spectator involvement. During the second half when Marijan Cabraja went to retrieve a ball to take a throw in front of the Wheatfield Stand, he was confronted by several supporters before he was struck by a spectator.
"We have shared images, which are clear and conclusive, with senior officials at Hearts and have urged the Club to investigate this immediately. Serious actions must be taken as player safety on the pitch is paramount and this incident proves that more needs to be done to protect players.
"This type of behaviour by a supporter of any club is abhorrent. We are awaiting a response from Hearts regarding this incident, so that the individual can be detected and the severest of sanctions taken against him."
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