A MAN punched his dog in the face in front of cops.

Liam Thomas, 29, hit the animal at his home in Penilee on July 31, 2020.

Officers were asked to attend the property at 8.40pm. When they arrived, everything seemed to be in order.

But when cops spoke to Thomas, he was described as becoming “hostile”.

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At Glasgow Sheriff Court last week, prosecutor Derek Buchanan said: “The accused was in the bedroom and stood up and confronted the officers, shouting and swearing at them.

“He was asked repeatedly to calm down but failed to do so. One of the accused’s dogs then came into the bedroom and he punched the dog in the face.

“The accused approached officers and stated, ‘I’ll smash your c**t in ya m***o b*****d’, and other insults.”

Thomas was arrested and taken to Helen Street police office, where he continued to shout and swear.

Mr Buchanan added: “He said ‘f**k off ya m**g’, ‘specky m***o’, ‘you’re a specky paedo’, and ‘I’ll find out where you stay’.

“He was under the influence and was moved to an observation cell. He was released for report when sober. He was not cautioned and charged due to his behaviour.”

Sheriff Patricia Pryce stated: “Has he has got quite a history in terms of offending. Is there an underlying issue with addiction?”

Thomas’ lawyer replied: “With alcohol.”

She added: “He’s on medication for ADHD. When he drinks all the bad aspects of his behaviour come out. He is totally embarrassed. He wouldn’t even let me read out what he said to the police officers.”

Sheriff Pryce said: “He punched a defenceless animal in the face. And the section 38 is on the upper end as I don’t think there’s anyone in the community he hasn’t actually insulted by his language.”

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Thomas’ solicitor said: “He’s well aware of that and he’s totally embarrassed. If he cooperated with the police nothing would have happened. They started questioning him about something.”

Sheriff Pryce asked if Thomas would benefit from the alcohol court.

She added: “I understand he’s on medication and has ADHD but that means he shouldn’t be drinking. I think he needs support from the alcohol court.”

The defence solicitor revealed her client is keen for support.

Sentencing was deferred for an alcohol court assessment.