A man told cops "Sorry, mate" after he kicked off and threatened them.

Police were called to the Tutor Inn in Cambuslang at 11pm on January 28 this year, after reports about Kieran Whyte.

He was intoxicated, so officers drove him to his parents’ address for his own safety.

While in the car, White became aggressive towards officers. He called one cop a “p***”. Cops warned him about his conduct.

Police arrived at the address and carried Whyte to the front door.

He was still behaving in a threatening manner. He clenched his fists and started shadowboxing as he was shouting and screaming.

The 38-year-old told police: “You’re in for it you big p****", so officers took hold of him.

Whyte grabbed hold of one cop, he was tensing and flailing his arms, so he was placed under control.

He took hold of the police officer’s arm and refused to let go.

More cops were called as Whyte continued to move his arms.

The Blantyre resident was taken to London Road police station, then to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

While shouting and swearing, he made threats to cops. He said: “You will know all about it when you are all hanging upside down covered in petrol” and “I know where you stay, see you tomorrow”.

He was taken back to the station and arrested, to which he replied: “I am really sorry mate, I have been steaming”.

Whyte appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court last week after he pleaded guilty to aggressive behaviour, making homophobic remarks, threatening cops and violently struggling with them.

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His lawyer said: "He wants to apologise to the court about his behaviour. You can see from the report that his compliance has been satisfactory.

"An improvement in his motivation is also reported.

"This is a serious matter at hand. It seems to reflect the underlying issues he is working on. His alcohol consumption causes him to have a poor recollection of the incident. The only way that can be adjusted to his current state of affairs is that he needs to take responsibility.

"I submit there are alternatives to custody. If he was given the opportunity, he would be keen to address the issues."

Sheriff Mary Shields replied: "I am concerned because he has breached previous orders."

The solicitor added: "That is a concern but there seems to be an improvement. He seems to be doing the minimum requirements now. But he has to grasp that he needs to engage.

"He has been attending meetings at a recovery group and has been trying to develop coping strategies."

Whyte was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work in 12 months.