Riordan to avoid police sanction

Riordan was subbed after 66 minutes and gestured towards the Hearts fans

Lothian and Borders police have said the Hibernian striker Derek Riordan will face no further action after he made a gesture towards Hearts fans.

Referee Craig Thomson booked Riordan for gesturing to the Hearts support as he was being substituted during a Scottish Cup defeat in January.

The police launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a member of the public.

But no further action will be taken after the complaint was not pursued.

Steven Fletcher was dismissed earlier in the match following a rash challenge on Christophe Berra and missed Hibs' league match against St Mirren.

Hibernian decided not to appeal Fletcher's red card after losing the match 2-0 at Easter Road.