26th of foot 6,114 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I know there is another thread catering for Saturday's Scottish Cup tie at Parkhead, between ra Sellik and Airdrie; but the Evening Times coverage brings a surreal note to reporting events. The eighteen words in the headline tells you the degree of discomfort felt by the Sub-Editor. The story is credited to, 'the Evening Times online team'. The level of control exerted is indicative of an Orwellian dystopian novel. The Newspeak reads : 'A Glasgow football fan to stand trial for allegedly punching three police horses at Celtic vs Airdrie game'. The story below continues : Kevin McGuire, 35, is accused of causing unnecessary suffering to Nerston, Oban, and Glasgow on January 19 at Kinloch Street on his way to see Celtic play Airdrieonians at Parkhead. He is also accused of, whilst acting with others, behaving in a threatening and abusive manner by throwing missiles, including bottles, stones, and lit cigarettes at stewards and police. McGuire, from Cardonald, is charged with two police assaults, including allegedly trying to pull Sgt Mark Steinlet from his horse and punch him on his head and body. He is also accused of resisting, obstructing, and hindering an officer by running away, lashing out with his arms and struggling with him. McGuire appeared from custody where he pleaded not guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court through his lawyer, Kevin Brady. After ten minutes, there were twenty registered comments; then comments were disabled. I suspect the Evening Times are trying hard not to stray into sub judice? Further, I urge Gersnetters not to stray into this area too. McGuire and his actions are well known to many. Let's hope he is the recipient of a fair trial, for the sakes of Nerston, Oban, and Glasgow? You cannot make this up, it is the necessary result of compliant Journos and Editors adhering to dictats issued from ra Stade de Gadd. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,693 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I think I may once have read that attacks on police dogs are considered police assault in law. If that is indeed the case hopefully it extends to police horses. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,693 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 And maybe not. Quote Finn's Law: Bill to make attacking police dogs a crime fails in Commons An officer started campaigning for the law to change after his police dog was stabbed by a suspected robber and nearly died. Finn was stabbed in the head and chest by a robbery suspect https://news.sky.com/story/finns-law-mps-to-decide-whether-attacking-police-dogs-should-be-criminal-offence-11263253 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,193 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Will the three horses be in court to give evidence 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, compo said: Will the three horses be in court to give evidence Neigh chance 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,398 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 A "Glasgow" football fan I know not of any team called "Glasgow" 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 All the more reason to continually advise fellow Bears not to fund these rags. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 If you handover money for these newspapers then you have every right to be offended and frustrated by biased journalism. If you refuse to ever buy these newspapers then you have every right to be offended and frustrated by those who do. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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