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Hearts’ new main stand has been plunged into more controversy after police raised serious concerns about its safety.

Police Scotland have written to Edinburgh City Council urging the safety certificate be re-examined.

Delays to the reopening of Tynecastle Park dogged the capital club but at the 11th hour it finally received the go-ahead just hours before the game against Partick Thistle on November 19.

But after three matches have been played at the Gorgie Ground, issues have been raised – including electrical problems.

In the letter to Edinburgh City Council's public safety department, Police Scotland wrote: "At present, I have concerns over the public safety of patrons attending football matches at Tynecastle Park."

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The concerns surround the safety of the crowd at Hearts as well as movement which could lead to pitch invasions.

The letter from the cops focused on electrical problems that delayed kick-offs to the Partick Thistle and Hamilton games.

The superintendent responsible for events in the city added in his letter: "Given the incidents in the previous three matches I now have significant concerns over the reliability of electrical systems within Tynecastle Park.

"Electrical failings impact on public safety with evacuations and delayed kick-offs as evidenced in recent matches."