Three men jailed for sectarian attack outside Ibrox

Three men have been jailed for assaulting a Celtic supporter outside Ibrox after a Scottish Cup match against Rangers, in an attack the court said was aggravated by religious prejudice. All three also received seven-year football banning orders. At Glasgow Sheriff Court, Scott Dragsness was sentenced to 18 months in prison, while Ben Stanex and Andrew Graham each received 12 months. The men had pleaded guilty to assault to severe injury and danger of life, aggravated by prejudice related to religion or perceived religious affiliation. The sentences were imposed on Wednesday, October 14. The attack took place on March 8 outside Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. The victim was helping Celtic supporters board a bus after Celtic’s match against Rangers, which Celtic won on penalties. Prosecutors told the court that the men confronted him, religious abuse was shouted, and Stanex punched him before stamping on his head. Dragsness and Graham then kicked the victim in the body. The man was left unconscious and was taken to hospital, where he was found to have suffered a bleed to the brain. He also sustained injuries to the back of his head and swelling around his left eye, according to the...