A RANGERS fan who threw cones at police officers during the club's title celebrations walked free from court today.

David Riley, 31, of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, lashed out at the constables near Glasgow's George Square on May 15, 2021.

Thousands of jubilant Gers fans had gathered in and around the city centre to celebrate the club's Scottish Premiership win.

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Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that public order officers were told to clear the area after 8pm.

Prosecutor Alasdair Knox said: "From CCTV Riley was seen to be aggressive, challenging police to fight and gesturing towards them.

"He was seen to take two yellow traffic cones from Queen Street and threw them at the officers."

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A media campaign helped snare Riley who was later identified.

He pleaded guilty to culpable and reckless conduct.

Riley also admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.

Sheriff Tom Hughes ordered Riley to do 180 hours of unpaid work.

He also slapped Riley with a four-month tag keeping him indoors between 7pm and 5am.

Riley was also put under supervision for two years.