Glasgow Man Jailed for Racial Abuse and Threats Outside Busy Station
Stephen Barrett, 28, from Dunblane Street, Glasgow, has been locked up for seven months after racially abusing a man outside Glasgow station.
Racial Slurs and Threats Spark Arrest
On the evening of 20 July 2021, Barrett approached a 42-year-old man and two rail workers under a canopy on Gordon Street. He asked the victim for a cigarette. When refused, Barrett unleashed a furious tirade, calling the man a “terrorist” and threatening to stab him.
Three British Transport Police (BTP) officers quickly intervened. They found Barrett shouting and swearing outside the Toby Jug pub. He was arrested on the spot and taken into custody for questioning. Despite his outburst, Barrett insisted, “I’m not racist” when being cautioned.
BTP Hits Back at Hate Crime
BTP Constable Macdonald said: “Barrett’s criminal actions that summer’s evening were not only revolting but caused significant distress to the victim and public in the area. We thank witnesses who helped our investigation and the courts for the strong sentence.”
“Hate crime is taken extremely seriously. Targeting someone because of who they are won’t be tolerated anywhere on the railway network.”
“If you’re a victim of hate crime, report it by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. No report is too small; we will always take you seriously.”
Justice Served in Glasgow Hate Crime Case
Barrett pleaded guilty to racially aggravated behaviour under Section 50(A)(1)(B) of the Criminal Law Consolidation Scotland Act 1995. On 31 March, a judge sentenced him to seven months behind bars.
