A MAN told two women he was a police officer searching for a missing person.

Kelvin Conway knocked two doors at Garmouth Gardens in Govan and told both householders he was a police officer with a warrant.

At the first door, the woman closed the door and called Police Scotland.

The second woman, in the same street, asked for ID and Conway showed her a badge that did not say "police" and a Police Scotland leaflet for a missing person.

She then closed the door and alerted police too.

In a separate incident, the 30-year-old was travelling by bus on Lincoln Avenue and started chatting to a person he knew.

He showed the person a pair of orange handled scissors and the witnesses asked him, "Why are you going about with them? You'll end up getting the jail."

She called the police and Conway, from Knightswood, was caught with the scissors outside Queen Street station.

Depute Fiscal Lauren Ram Sangray told Glasgow Sheriff Court the first incidents occurred on December 19, 2018, while the second happened on on January 17, 2019.

The court was told Conway has learning difficulties and requires a high level of support.

Conway's defence lawyer said: "Since these offences he has been placed under a guardianship order that will last for 10 years.

"He is heavily monitored and received a considerable amount of support.

"He has two-way cameras in his home that monitor him 24/7.

"He is currently being so heavily monitored and supervised that nothing else could be added.

"There may sound like there is a sinister aspect to these offences but his background and condition put them in context."

Sheriff Diana McConnell admonished Conway for the crimes.

She said: "I have read all these extensive reports about your situation.

"These are serious matters but I'm pleased to note you have not committed any further offences."