Former Dundee defender signs for Livingston after release from jail

Former Dundee defender Declan Gallagher has signed for Livingston after being released from prison.

The centre-back has agreed a deal with the League One club for the remainder of the season.

Gallagher was handed a three-year sentence for assault.

The 25-year-old was playing for Livingston at the time of his court case and re-joined the club last season when he was released pending the result of his appeal.

That appeal was denied and Gallagher was sent back to prison in February but was released on Wednesday.

He had been training with Raith Rovers during a day release work placement.

A Livingston statement read: “Livingston FC would like to welcome back Declan Gallagher for the remainder of the season.

“Declan will help the club push on with our target of making an immediate return to the SPFL Championship.”