Celtic fan fined and banned from football matches after police officer assault and knife possession
25-year-old Rohan Sohal from Ardrossan, was watching his side take on Herts at home last September when he pushed Sergent Bobby Fisher
A Celtic fan held by police for shouting at Hearts supporters assaulted a sergeant and was caught with a knife.
Rohan Sohal, 25, attacked Bobby Fisher at Celtic Park on September 14 2024.
The Hoops hosted their Edinburgh counterparts that day in a game which Brendan Rodgers' side won 2-0.
Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that season ticket holder Sohal was noted to be under the influence of alcohol by the police.
Prosecutor Ross Gunn said: "He swore and was roaring towards the away fans."
Police officers and stewards attempted to engage with Sohal, of Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, and warned him about his conduct.
Mr Gunn stated: "Police officers tried to re-engage with Sohal and he struck sergeant Fisher to the right arm with his hand."
Sohal was removed from the stadium and was later searched.
A black handled lock back knife was recovered from his left jacket pocket.
In reply to caution and charge, Sohal said: "I did push the guy's hand away."
Sohal pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the assault on sergeant Fisher.
He also admitted a separate charge of having a knife in Celtic Park without a reasonable excuse or lawful authority.
Sohal's lawyer told the court that his client was "utterly ashamed" at and that he had the blade on him as he attended the match after he finished working opening boxes.
Sheriff Thomas Ward fined Sohal £715 and banned him from all football matches at home or abroad for one year.
The sheriff remarked: "Think of the money he will save not paying for a season ticket."
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