Former Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been ordered by Dundee Sheriff Court to return to Scotland in connection with an incident that occurred while he was on loan from Celtic to Dundee during the first half of the 2021/22 season.
Griffiths, who is currently playing in Australia with second-division side Mandurah City, is said to have endangered the lives of fans when he kicked a lit flare into a crowd during a match. [SunSport]
Griffiths has admitted to acting culpably and recklessly in relation to the incident. He submitted a guilty plea via his lawyer and could face up to 12 months in prison as a result. The incident, which was widely reported at the time, drew significant public attention and condemnation.
The court has ordained Griffiths to appear in person next month, marking a significant development in a case that has cast a shadow over the player’s career. This legal order necessitates his return from Australia, where he has been attempting to rebuild his career with Mandurah City.
The incident is one of several controversies that have plagued Griffiths in recent years, overshadowing a football career that once saw him celebrated as one of Scotland’s most talented strikers.
