A DRUMRY man who hurled sectarian comments in Clydebank Police Station has appeared in court.

Stephen McKenzie issued the remarks while being interviewed by police in relation to a completely separate matter.

The 30-year-old previously pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting, swearing and uttering religious remarks on March 16 and 17.

McKenzie, of Montrose Street, appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court last week for sentencing.

Scott Simpson, fiscal depute, told the court McKenzie had been at the charge bar in Clydebank Police Station in relation to another matter on the evening of March 16 this year.

Mr Simpson said: “When he presented to the duty sergeant, he shouted 'f**k the pope’ two times.

“He had already been warned about his swearing and erratic behaviour.

“He was interviewed in relation to the enquiries which were ongoing. At the end of the interview, he commented to the two officers 'I’m Rangers through and through, true blue, f**k the pope, smoke the dope’.” Judith Reid, defending, said McKenzie’s actions had been carried out while “considerably” under the influence of alcohol.

Ms Reid continued: “He shows a large degree of immaturity, despite his age.

“On this occasion, the behaviour was entirely fuelled by alcohol and solvent abuse. He has enough judgement to know that when he is drinking and abusing solvents, his behaviour is erratic, volatile, and difficult for others to deal with.” Sheriff Simon Pender imposed a restriction of liberty order on McKenzie, meaning he will have to stay in his home between 7pm and 7am each night for seven months. He was placed under supervision for a year.