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caused it to bend outwards.

“The accused had to be removed from the vehicle and his legs were restrained in fast straps.

“He then kicked out, striking the constable on the left side of his jaw.

“The accused was then taken to Monklands Hospital as he had slight scratches on his head.”

Defence solicitor Nicky Matteo claimed alcohol had played a huge part in his client’s unruly actions. He said:“He doesn’t have a lot of convictions.

“This is a man who requires some form of assistance as there is a direct relationship between alcohol and his offending.

“He can’t remember much about the incident. He still has employment and does offer remorse.

“He is ashamed of his actions and I would ask Your Lordship to give him the opportunity of a community payback order.”

Sheriff Derrick McIntyre hit out at Brown’s conduct when handing down his sentence:“I am surprised that someone of your age is in court on these offences; you should set a better example to your family.

“I will place you on a community payback order with 18 months’supervision, with a conduct requirement that you attend alcohol counselling.

“You will also do 200 hours’unpaid work, which I have reduced from 250 due to your plea, within six months and pay the police officer £150 for striking him.” The sheriff also fixed a review of Brown’s order for January 25 next year.