More than 30 men have been charged following football-related disorder in the centre of Edinburgh.

Police were called to Hope Street Lane on the afternoon of February 7 after receiving reports of a large number of supporters fighting and causing alarm to other members of the public.

The disturbance took place after Heart of Midlothian played Hibernian in a Scottish Cup tie at Tynecastle Stadium.

Following the incident, officers working with the National Football Co-Ordination Unit identified 32 of the men involved.

The fans, all aged between 18 and 47, have now been formally charged under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act.

A police spokeswoman said many have also been charged with other offences including possession of an offensive weapon, vandalism and culpable and reckless conduct.

Police are now following positive lines of inquiry to trace a number of other men who have since been identified.

Inspector Emma Croft said: "There is no place for football-related violence. Any such offences will be rigorously investigated and those responsible reported accordingly.

"Operation Rebound was launched specifically to deal with offences of this nature in Edinburgh and to date we have made significant progress to hold those responsible to account and impose tough bail conditions whilst they await court.

"For this particular inquiry we took a common-sense approach by contacting individuals to attend a named police station by appointment and as a result all have now been charged.

"With one of the Edinburgh clubs due to play in this weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden, I hope fans enjoy the day whether they are travelling to the match or watching locally.

"Police Scotland officers will be present in Edinburgh over the weekend to respond to any incidences of football related violence to ensure a small minority do not spoil it for others."