A MAN subjected police to a string of verbal abuse including calling an officer “fatty boy”.

Shaun Andrew also made a homophobic remark during the incident on December 16 last year.

The 25-year-old was on bail at the time of the offence, including on a curfew which ordered him to stay within his Easterhouse home between 8pm-8am.

But police were called to a home at Prospecthill Circus, Toryglen, at 3.30am in relation to a separate matter.

Procurator fiscal depute Victoria Keel said: “Upon entering the property, police found the accused within a bedroom.

“At this time, he was arrested in relation to another incident and was cautioned. He shouted ‘you’re a s****y b*****d’ towards one of the officers.

“Whilst within a marked police van, he continued to shout. He stated he was in breach of his curfew. Officers carried out checks and he was found to be in breach of special conditions.

“The accused was conveyed to London Road police station. He repeatedly shouted f*****g fatty boy, f*****g p***y b*****d towards police. He continued to be erratic and was cautioned and charged and made no reply.”

Andrew’s lawyer told the court his client had been on the other side of the city and intended to get a taxi home.

He added: “Difficulties arose due to his friend’s behaviour. He decided to go back to his friend’s house and police attended due to his friend and encountered him.

“He says a police officer made a comment towards him and he then responded. His record causes concern. Upon release from his last sentence, he returned to the family home, but he has since moved to his sister’s address.

“He is a young man who has encountered mental health issues. I would submit considering an alternative to custody by placing him on a community payback order. He would benefit from supervision and would comply with unpaid work or a restriction of liberty order.”

Sheriff Vincent Lunny ordered Andrew to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work and be under social work supervision for 18 months.

The sheriff said: “Breaching orders can only go no so long. I’m persuaded on this occasion a non-custodial sentence can be imposed.”