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Rangers fan robbed and assaulted rival supporter during pre-match rampage
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A TEENAGE boy has admitted robbing a drum from a club employee before a Rangers and St Johnstone match.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, assaulted Saints supporters liaison officer Beverly Mayer at Hampden Park on August 17 2024.
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Police create a barrier between the Rangers and St. Johnstone fans ahead of the Premier Sports Cup match at Hampden
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Cyriel Dessers scored in the 2-0 win
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Court papers state that the boy - while acting with another person wearing a face covering - ran towards Miss Mayer and seized hold of a drum she was carrying.
The charge says that the boy dragged her by the drum which caused her to fall and strike her head on the ground.
The papers goes on to state that the teenager then robbed Miss Mayer of a drum.
He also pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
The charge says that the teenager was part of a disorderly crowd, repeatedly shouted, swore and challenged others to fight.
Papers further state he uttered offensive remarks and threats of violence.
The Crown accepted a plea of not guilty to a charge that said the boy resisted, obstructed or hindered two police officers in the execution of their duty.
It had been alleged he ran away from constables Colin McCartney and Jonathan Fairlie and struggled with them.
Sentence was deferred pending background reports until next month where more information regarding the circumstances will be heard.
Sheriff Jonathan Guy granted the boy, of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, bail meantime.
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Rangers won the match 2-0 with goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ross McCausland.
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