Police are investigating after a Hearts fan attempted to "confront" Celtic player Scott Sinclair as he celebrated scoring the winner.

The incident happened at the SPFL Premiership match at Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday afternoon after the winger made his debut for the Parkhead club.

Footage from the match appeared to show a Hearts supporter trying to grab the 27-year-old as he ran to celebrate his winning goal in the 2-1 victory with travelling Celtic fans.

It is believed the former Manchester City and Aston Villa player did not suffer any injury during the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a supporter attempted to confront a Celtic player within Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday August 7. Enquiries are ongoing."

The Tynecastle club released a statement on Monday in relation to the incident.

It read: "Hearts is aware of an alleged incident following a goal scored by Scott Sinclair during the Celtic match at Tynecastle on Sunday August 7.

"The club have been in discussion with Police Scotland and this matter is now the subject of a criminal investigation.

"The club will work with the police and share all relevant information as necessary."