Tartan Army warned they could be JAILED by German cops for iconic tradition at Euro 2024

KILTED Tartan Army foot soldiers have been warned not to show off their ‘true Scotsman’ credentials when they’re partying in German cities during the Euros.

Cops in Stuttgart, where Steve Clarke’s men will take on Hungary in a potentially crunch fixture on June 23, say they won’t tolerate fans who flash their privates.

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And that means supporters who take pride in going combat style under their traditional gear will have to be careful not to give their hosts an unwanted eyeful.

A force spokesperson said: “We strongly advise not to show any genitals or bottoms.

“Presenting private parts in public could constitute a crime, such as exhibitionism or arousal of public anger, even sexual abuse if children are exposed to such things.

“The police will initiate investigations and the offender will be charged with a crime.

“Furthermore, showing private parts in public does not correspond with German moral values.”

And according to a top German legal firm that specialises in sexual offences anyone nicked for “acts of exhibitionism” could face one year in jail.

Schlun & Elseven – which has offices in Aachen, Cologne and Dusseldorf, say: “That is the maximum sentence for such a conviction.

“Alternatively, there is also the offence of public nuisance involving sexual actions.

“This offence can be linked to deliberate acts of exhibitionism in some circumstances.

“This offence is defined as: Whoever performs sexual acts in public and thereby intentionally or knowingly offends common decency.

“Such an offence also carries the likelihood of short-term imprisonment or a fine, depending on the facts of the case.”

At previous tournaments Scotland fans’ famous humour has left a lasting and positive impression.

One iconic moment was captured on camera at the Euros in 1992 when Scotland played Holland in Gothenburg, Sweden.

A tartan-clad punter seized the chance to plant an appreciative kiss on Swedish policewoman Marianne Lindkvist during the match which ended 1-0 thanks to a Denis Bergkamp strike.

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But that type of behaviour may not go down so well in 2024 when unwanted pecks can have serious consequences.

The Stuttgart cops said: “Kissing someone on the cheek without asking for permission could be charged as sexual harassment.”

But fans will be pleased to hear the city’s outdoor drinking laws are less strict than they’re used to back home.

The 200,000 Scotland fans who travel to see their heroes will be itching to soak up the atmosphere at the footie festival in their usual style.

That means making the most of Germany’s famous beer halls without stepping over the line and being carted off in handcuffs.

The force added: “There are no set upper limits for alcohol consumption or the carrying of containers.

“Nevertheless, the European Football Championship should not be used as an opportunity to indulge in excessive alcohol consumption and thereby endanger yourself or other people or come into conflict with the law.

“The generally legally regulated behaviour that must be observed in Scotland naturally also applies in Germany.

“For example, theft, robbery and bodily harm are punishable by law.

“Furthermore, driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol and drugs is prohibited, which also applies to the e-scooters available in the city area.

“In addition to the nationwide gun legislation, there has been a gun ban zone in Stuttgart since February 3, 2023. This includes the City Ring, the Leonhardsviertel and the Stadtgarten.”