A MAN was caught involved in violent disorder at the Rangers title party.

Paul Aitken, 44, struck a police shield in Glasgow's George Square on May 15, 2021.

Thousands of jubilant Gers fans gathered in the city centre that day to celebrate the club's Scottish Premiership win.

A court heard that police officers were replaced with public order officers due to the "escalating situation".

CCTV was later reviewed to identify those involved in the disturbances with officers at the north-west corner of the square.

Prosecutor Alasdair Knox said: "Aitken was seen heavily involved in disorder and violence.

"He was at the front of the cordon.

"He was seen to approach and strike a public order shield with his hand."

Aitken's image was circulated in the media and he was identified by a member of the public.

Aitken, of the city's Castlemilk, was visited in August 2023 by police when he was arrested.

He pleaded guilty on Thursday at Glasgow Sheriff Court to conducting himself in a disorderly manner and committing breach of the peace.

Sentence was deferred pending background reports until May by Sheriff Andrew Cubie.

The sheriff said: "I will continue but don't read into anything.

"This was a serious matter of public disorder – all sentencing options remain open."