Man accused of climbing into Ibrox and spitting on pitch

Footage of Joe Mulherron in the stadium was allegedly posted on social media.

Man accused of climbing into Ibrox and spitting on pitch

A man has appeared in court charged with recording himself entering Ibrox Stadium and walking onto the pitch.

Joe Mulherron, 49, is accused of conducting himself in a disorderly manner in May.

It is claimed Mulherron climbed over a secure gate and walked onto the playing field.

Prosecutors state he discarded a flag there and repeatedly spat on the pitch.

The charge goes on to say Mulherron swore and uttered offensive remarks while recording the incident on an electronic device.

It is said the footage was uploaded to social media and the recording was made available for public viewing and this committed breach of the peace.

Mulherron faces a final charge of breaching coronavirus regulations by leaving his place of residence without a reasonable excuse during lockdown.

He appeared in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Mulherron, of Govan, will go on trial in January.

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