Twins who committed a breach of the peace after being refused admittance to a Broughty Ferry pub have been placed on a three-month restriction of liberty order.
Sheriff Elizabeth Munro told Steven and Christopher Cooney, 21, of Clattowoods Place, Dundee, she was “so appalled” at their family’s behaviour, particularly their mother, who had been dealt with by a spot fine for her part in the rumpus, at Fort Street in March.
Steven Cooney admitted that on March 2, at Fort Street, he conducted himself in a disorderly manner, shouted and swore, uttered threats of violence and challenged PC Dean Morrison to fight, struggled with police officers and breached the peace.
Christopher Cooney admitted that on the same date and place he conducted himself in a disorderly manner, shouted and swore, lashed out with his arms and kicked a police vehicle, struggled with officers and committed a breach of the peace.
Depute fiscal Jim Eodonable told the court the brothers had been out for a family meal, but after being denied entry by door staff at the Fort Hotel the situation escalated.
Police were in the vicinity at 8.45pm where they saw Christopher Cooney having an argument with door staff.
Sheriff Munro said the citizens of Broughty Ferry should not have to put up with this “unacceptable” behaviour, adding: “It’s so anti-social.”
She ordered them to be in their home between the hours of 9pm and 6am from Monday to Thursday and between 7pm and 6am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.