Man charged over hate messages against Lennon

A MAN appeared in court yesterday after being arrested over alleged internet sectarian offences targeting Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

Man charged over hate messages against Lennon
Thu, 04 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Hilary Duncanson and Lucinda Cameron

Iain Rooney, aged 24, has been accused of creating websites where hate messages about the football club boss were posted last season.

He was arrested in a joint operation between Strathclyde Police, Central Scotland Police and the newly formed Football Co-ordination Unit for Scotland (Focus).

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CourtsPlace: CallanderPlace: Stirling Sheriff CourtPerson: LennonPerson: Neil LennonPerson: Iain RooneyPerson: RooneyPerson: Sheriff William GilchristPerson: SuperintendentPerson: David BrandOrganisation: CelticOrganisation: Strathclyde PoliceOrganisation: Central Scotland PoliceOrganisation: Football Co-ordination Unit for ScotlandOrganisation: Focus
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