Steven Anderson kicked riot shields and spat at an officer, writes Connor Gordon.
A thug who clashed with police at the Rangers title party and was identified by his distinctive tattoos is behind bars.Thousands of Gers fans had gathered in the city centre that day to celebrate the club winning the Scottish Premiership.
Topless Anderson, of Kilmarnock 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.He also admitted assaulting PC David Graham by spitting at him. The court heard that conventional constables were withdrawn from George Square due to the escalating disturbance and replaced by public order officers.The incidents Anderson was involved in were recorded by body cameras and CCTV which were later reviewed.
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.
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