"We welcome the comments made by Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster in tackling unacceptable conduct.

"We will of course review the specific circumstances of that event in conjunction with the match delegate and the police and take any appropriate steps."

Hibs chief executive Leeann Dempster claimed "nothing was off the table" in terms of the club's response to the matter.

PFA Scotland called for candid and open talks about addressing player safety following the flash point, which followed a series of missile-throwing incidents this season, including one at Easter Road the previous weekend when Celtic's Scott Sinclair was targeted with a glass bottle.

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