A MAN has been jailed after abusing a Celtic fan and police officers ahead of the Scottish Cup Final.
Kevin Goffin, of Kincorth Circle in Aberdeen, started acting inappropriately towards the Celtic fan in the Central Station branch of Marks and Spencer around 2pm on November 27, shortly before the Aberdeen vs Celtic game at Hampden.
The 35-year-old was approached by police officers who were in the station and launched a torrent of homophobic abuse at them.
Goffin was also acting in an intimidating and violent manner towards the officers, and his behaviour continued all the way to the police station.
He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court yesterday and was sentenced to six months behind bars.
He has also been handed a three year ban from attending football matches after being charged under the the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act and the Criminal Justice and Licensing Act.
Investigating officer Sergeant Michael McEwan said: “Threating or abusive behaviour will simply not be tolerated and I am pleased that this man has been handed a prison sentence.
“Goffin was travelling towards the Aberdeen vs Celtic match, instead he spent his afternoon in police custody because of his irresponsible and violent behaviour.
"He will now spend the next six months behind bars and it will be three years before he can attend another football match.
"Plenty of time for him to reflect on his actions. I hope his days of hooliganism are well and truly behind him.
“We are committed to protecting the travelling public from this kind of mindless hooliganism and we are satisfied our application for a banning order against him has been granted.”
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