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Ugly scenes marred Aberdeen'sScottish Cup clash with Rangers as a number of ripped-up seats and other missiles were thrown by supporters.

Flares were also set off at Pittodrie Stadium during Sunday's match as rival fans hurled abuse and a variety of objects at each other over the fence segregating them in the South Stand.

Images show seats being thrown from the Rangers section of the ground towards Aberdeen fans as police and stewards tried to keep rival supporters apart. Police later said seats had also been thrown from the Aberdeen end towards the Rangers supporters.

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Rangers fans also threw broken pieces of seats onto the pitch after the Premiership sides played out a 1-1 draw in the cup quarter final.

Officers could be seen leading at least one person away after the game from the Aberdeen end.

Police Scotland later confirmed that five men and a woman have been arrested in connection with disorder related offences and the use of a pyrotechnic device at the game.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to the offences.

Police Scotland later updated their statement and said they were aware of an incident which involved seats being thrown by both home and visiting supporters towards opposing fans.

Match Commander Superintendent Richard Craig said: "I would like to thank the vast majority of supporters from both clubs who heeded our advice and behaved responsibly today.

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"However, it is disappointing that a very small minority of fans chose to ignore the warnings and were in involved in disorderly behaviour. They have let themselves and their clubs down.

"Disruptive behaviour in and around football matches in Scotland will not be tolerated and those who choose to conduct themselves in such a way will be firmly dealt with."

Aberdeen fans had also unfurled an insulting banner aimed at Ibrox striker Alfredo Morelos .

The black banner with white writing read: "Morelos tu madre es un colchón".

In Spanish it literally translates as "Morelos your mother is a mattress".

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The latest unsavoury scenes come after Celtic player Scott Sinclair had a Buckfast bottle and coin thrown at him during his team's win against Hibs on Saturday night.

The Easter Road side condemned the incident, while saying that a Hoops fan also launched a bottle during the game.

Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd was also targeted by coin thug as he warmed up before a match against Celtic on February 1. Seats were also damaged by Celtic fans during the match at Rugby Park.

Sectarian chanting has also marred a number of recent games with Killie boss Steve Clarke subjected to abuse at Ibrox while ex-Rangers star Boyd was also targeted by bigots during Kilmarnock's match with Celtic last month.