Dunfermline stand by Clark after drunken bust-up with police

Dunfermline Athletic have said striker Nicky Clark will face no penalties after his alcoholfuelled bust-up with police.

Pars star Clark, 25, and his brother, Royal Navy pilot Gary, were taken into police custody after swearing at and struggling with officers at Queen Street Station in Glasgow.

The incident happened in November 2015, when Nicky Clark was signed to Rangers.

Dunfermline Athletic director Ross McArthur said: “The incident took place while Nicky was not actually employed by DAFC, but nonetheless we were aware of it and undertook an investigation into what happened prior to the case going to court.

“We were satisfied with the outcome of our investigation and were happy to provide our support for Nicky.”

Appearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court, the brothers, from Livingston, admitted breaching the peace after a night out drinking to celebrate Gary being promoted to lieutenant.

They had planned to catch a train back to Livingston that night. The court heard Nicky had told police: “You look like a bunch of boring b ****** s”.

The pair were told to leave but became abusive.

A struggle ensued with police and Nicky told officers: “You’ll regret this. You’ve broken my £13,000 watch.”

Prosecutor Wendy Wilson said the catch had come undone but the watch was not broken.

Sheriff Kenneth Hogg fined them both £540.

A spokeswoman for the Royal Navy said: “The service will now consider the effect of the conviction on his (Gary’s) career.”