A THUG who clashed with police at the
Topless Anderson, of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, climbed on a statue, kicked riot shields, threw a can at a police cordon and spat at an officer.Anderson had been placed on a community payback days before the incident which included a 8pm to 5am curfew.The court heard that conventional constables were withdrawn from George Square due to the escalating disturbance and replaced by public order officers.
Prosecutor Ryan Watson said:"He was captured on a statue, shouting, swearing and gesticulating in a threatening manner.Later that evening around 11pm the police cordon made efforts to clear fans from the area.CCTV of the incidents were played to the court which showed Anderson make an outstretched hand gesture.Anderson was identified after footage was circulated on police and media networks.
Sheriff Paul Reid said:"Your behaviour was disgraceful and occurred in the middle of the height of the pandemic.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention.
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