GRIFFITHS' FLARE KICK PUT FANS IN DANGER

Former Celtic star could face 12 months in prison for offence

- GORDON CURRIE

EX-CELTIC and Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths endangered the lives of football fans by booting a lit flare into a crowd of supporters.

The star admitted acting in a culpable and reckless way by kicking the pyrotechnic device at St. Johnstone supporters while he was playing for Dundee.

The 32-year-old, who could face up to 12 months behind bars, was not present at Dundee Sheriff Court yesterday as he admitted striking one of the St Johnstone fans with the smoke bomb.

Solicitor Larry Flynn told the court that Griffiths, who is playing for Australian Division 2 team Mandurah City, had intended to return to Scotland for his trial before changing his plea to guilty.