A judge has described a man who racially abused a tourist family after the Glasgow derby between Celtic and Rangers a “disgrace”, the Evening Times reports.
Christopher Tague appeared before Sheriff Cameron at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday 19 January 2017 after pleading guilty to the charges.
Following the Celtic versus Rangers football game on Saturday 10 September 2016, Tague approached a family who were visiting Scotland on holiday and were having something to eat in George Square.
The 33-year-old proceeded to subject the pair to racially motivated abuse.
The Procurator Fiscal deputy said that he shouted “f**k Mohammad”, “you’re terrorists” and “f**k Muslims”.
Several witnesses and members of the public in George Square attempted to interject before the police were called.
As officers approached Tague, he was seen to be waving his hands.
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It was noted that he was heavily intoxicated on alcohol.
Officers arrested the Tague and transferred him into police custody.
While in custody, he told officers he was free to “say what he wants”.
His was accused of shouting, swearing and uttering racial remarks which placed the complainers in a state of alarm.
The court also heard that he committed a breach of the peace which was “racially aggravated”.
Tague’s solicitor said that his client’s actions were “deplorable and disgusting” but he is “remorseful” for the events that took place.
He added that Tague had been drinking on the day due to the Glasgow derby but it was no excuse for his behaviour.
Sheriff Cameron described the accused as “a disgrace.”
Adding that the only thing preventing him from sentencing Tague to time in prison is the fact that he has a job.
He was handed a community service order which requires him to undergo 155 hours of unpaid work with 25 of the hours added in relation to racial aggravation.
He was given six months to complete the order.
