A football fan who has been found guilty of a religiously and racially aggravated breach of the peace has been given probation and a football banning order.

William Walls was convicted for singing sectarian songs and "shouting remarks of a religious and racial nature" at a Kilmarnock v Rangers football match.

Kilmarnock District Procurator Fiscal, Les Brown who prosecuted the case in court defended the sentence.

"The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service takes all instances of racism and bigotry very seriously. We will prosecute in court all offences which are aggravated by racial or religious prejudice," he said.

"In this case we worked closely with both police officers who were present at Rugby Park and senior officers to ensure that the full extent and impact of the accused's conduct was put before the court. The key witnesses in this case were stewards employed by Rangers Football Club who brought Mr Walls' conduct to the attention of the police. I would like to thank them for the fair and frank manner in which they gave their evidence. Along with the police, we will work with football clubs to seek football banning orders where appropriate to ensure that those who wish to enjoy going to the football can do so without them or their families being exposed to this kind of offensive and entirely unacceptable behaviour which can only provoke disorder and violence."