Footballer "frightened" teen in alleged Glasgow chip shop assault
The-28-year-old is accused of attacking Sophia Bruce, 18, at Blue Lagoon on Glasgow's Queen Street on September 19 2024.
Court papers state the former St Mirren defender repeatedly pushed her and seized her on the body.
It is claimed that Rooney, of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, twisted Miss Bruce on the arm and kicked her on the body to her injury.
Rooney faces a separate allegation of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at the same date and location.
The charge says Rooney shouted, swore, acted in an aggressive manner and uttered derogatory remarks.
It is stated the alleged offence was aggravated by prejudice related to sexual orientation.
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The ex-Inverness and St Johnstone star stood in the dock yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
International business student Miss Bruce told the court she went to the chip shop with friends during a night out.
She claimed that she came across Rooney - whom she did not know - arguing with a man.
Miss Bruce stated that she tried to "calm down" the altercation and was prodded on the upper chest by Rooney.
The witness stated that she and her male friend decided to leave the chip shop.
Rooney is claimed to have said to Miss Bruce's friend: "F*** off gay boy" in a "quite angry and aggressive tone."
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Miss Bruce stated that she heard screaming and re-entered the shop, assuming it was one of her other friends.
She claimed she approached Rooney and told him: "You are not going to make anything better, you are embarrassing yourself a bit."
Miss Bruce added: "He kind of grabbed my arm, it might have been my right arm.
"It was a very tight grip - he was twisting a bit.
"I was asking what he was doing twisting an 18-year-old girl's arm and I pushed him away with my boot and he kicked me on my leg."
Prosecutor Cameron Gaw asked how many hands Rooney laid on her during the alleged twist.
She replied: "I think it was just the one - I felt that he was twisting it a little.
"I felt so frightened as I had not been in a situation [before] especially with a grown man."
The witness stated that she was also left with a mark on her leg as a result.
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When asked to describe the mark, she replied: "Just a red mark on my leg which turned into a much bigger bruise - it was sore and really painful.
"I don't think I have felt so much impact before on my body."
The witness added that she struggled to walk in the morning after the incident.
When asked about how much she had to drink that night, Miss Bruce stated that she had two between 4pm and 1.30am.
The trial continues before Sheriff Joan Kerr.
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The-28-year-old is accused of attacking Sophia Bruce, 18, at Blue Lagoon on Glasgow's Queen Street on September 19 2024. Court papers state the former St Mirren defender repeatedly pushed her and seized her on the body. It is claimed that Rooney, of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, twisted Miss Bruce on the arm and kicked her on the body to her injury. Rooney faces a separate allegation of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at the same date and location. The charge says Rooney shouted, swore, acted in an aggressive manner and uttered derogatory remarks. It is stated the alleged offence was aggravated by prejudice related to sexual orientation. READ MORE: Driver killed road worker dad of two at Dumbarton crash scene The ex-Inverness and St Johnstone star stood in the dock yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court. International business student Miss Bruce told the court she went to the chip shop with friends during a night out. She claimed that she came across Rooney - whom she did not know - arguing with a man. Miss Bruce stated that she tried to "calm down" the altercation and was prodded on the upper chest by Rooney. The witness stated that she and her male friend decided to leave the chip shop. Rooney is claimed to have said to Miss Bruce's friend: "F*** off gay boy" in a "quite angry and aggressive tone." READ MORE: Cash machine near Glasgow robbed in early morning heist as thieves steal money Miss Bruce stated that she heard screaming and re-entered the shop, assuming it was one of her other friends. She claimed she approached Rooney and told him: "You are not going to make anything better, you are embarrassing yourself a bit." Miss Bruce added: "He kind of grabbed my arm, it might have been my right arm. "It was a very tight grip - he was twisting a bit. "I was asking what he was doing twisting an 18-year-old girl's arm and I pushed him away with my boot and he kicked me on my leg." Prosecutor Cameron Gaw asked how many hands Rooney laid on her during the alleged twist. She replied: "I think it was just the one - I felt that he was twisting it a little. "I felt so frightened as I had not been in a situation [before] especially with a grown man." The witness stated that she was also left with a mark on her leg as a result. READ MORE: Fans spot Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury comeback gig When asked to describe the mark, she replied: "Just a red mark on my leg which turned into a much bigger bruise - it was sore and really painful. "I don't think I have felt so much impact before on my body." The witness added that she struggled to walk in the morning after the incident. When asked about how much she had to drink that night, Miss Bruce stated that she had two between 4pm and 1.30am. The trial continues before Sheriff Joan Kerr.
