Football fan on racism charge

A FOOTBALL fan has appeared in court accused of shouting a racist comment at a player.

Ryan Melville Cameron, 20, is alleged to have shouted abuse at Hibernian player Isaiah Osbourne, on Saturday, when the Edinburgh side played Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park in Fife.

He appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court yesterday charged with a racially aggravated breach of the peace.

Mr Cameron pleaded not guilty to the charge and a trial date was set for 19 December this year. He will next appear at court on 24 November.

Mr Cameron has been banned from the ground and if convicted, the club said it will consider further action – including a lifetime ban.