Glasgow man threatened cops by quoting Hollywood film Seven
He committed the crimes between September 15 and March 14, 2025.
In the six-month period, the 38-year-old was charged three times.
The latest incident took place after Clarke was traced by police on Renfrew Street in the city centre.
He refused to speak when asked questions and pretended to have a seizure on the ground twice.
The Townhead resident then sat up and called officers 'f*****g wasters'.
After this, he closed his eyes and acted out another seizure, so an ambulance was called.
Paramedics believed he didn't need medical attention but he was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he continued to be aggressive and clenched his jaw.
He spoke to officers through gritted teeth and, while sitting in a hospital trolley, he made threatening comments.
Clarke referred to the movie Seven, in which a cop discovers the severed head of his wife in a box.
He said: 'Have you seen the movie Seven? Open the box. You will be opening the box.'
He also told PC Wilson: 'You have never dealt with somebody like me before, you will see.
"Let them open the box. You will see it when you get home.'
He later admitted faking seizures and added: 'It was worth it.'
He was arrested and taken to Cathcart police station.
Glasgow man threatened cops by quoting Hollywood film Seven (Image: Glasgow Sheriff Court)
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At the hearing, Sheriff Mary Shields and the procurator fiscal depute discussed extensively whether the quote is threatening to officers.
Following the debate, it was accepted that lines referring to the box containing the head and placing it in the police's home for him to find, threatened violent behaviour.
Clarke's lawyer said he turned his life around since and started voluntary work.
He continued: 'He appears very different today from the gentleman whom I met, who was in a bad way. He is progressing very well.
'When he reacts, there is no filter. He is working on this matter.
"He has mental health issues and his behaviour is the result of a cocktail of prescribed drugs, which he has been taking.
'The impact of his past has weighed on him heavily but he seems to have moved on. His manner has changed and he has not been in trouble since."
While acknowledging the charges are serious, the agent also explained Clarke has taken responsibility for his actions and apologises for his conduct.
For two charges of aggressive behaviour, Clarke was sentenced to one year of supervision and 120 hours of unpaid work, to be completed within 12 months.
For the third charge, he is due to be sentenced in six months.
In the final charge, he was admonished.
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