Thug fans banned for ambush attack

Airdrie duo can't attend matches for two years after targeting rival supporters

- COURT REPORTER

Two thugs who helped ambush rival football fans in a pub have been banned from attending games for two years.

A court heard Airdrieonians supporter Cameron Patey “got a buzz” out of causing trouble.

Shocking video footage showed bottles being thrown into the town's West End Bar where St Johnstone fans had gathered before a Scottish Cup tie against the Diamonds.

Airdrie Sheriff Court heard a group of home fans confronted the Perth side's supporters and a fight spilled on to the street.

Patey, 22, Ryan Lawrence, 29, and Nathan Dunsmore, 26, admitted causing a breach of the peace by fighting, shouting and swearing on January 20 last year.

Annette Ward, prosecuting, said Airdrie fans were seen on CCTV leaving another pub and heading for the West End Bar before the match.

She told the court: “They had their hoods up and their faces partially covered with scarves. The three accused were part of the group.