Music icon Gloria Gaynor has given her backing to a Scottish policeman who sang her biggest hit in a Glasgow bar after breaking up a fight.
Sgt Jon Harris stunned pub-goers when get he got up on stage to sing ‘I Will Survive’ minutes after breaking up a brawl in the Waterloo Bar, in Argyle Street on Wednesday night.
‘Sgt Jon’ has won widespread praise for helping to diffuse any lasting tensions and it seems he has also won over a new fan in the woman behind his chosen song.
Gaynor tweeted to her 62,000 followers saying “I love this!” and sharing the story.
I love this! Sgt Jon Harris sang #iwillsurvive to smooth tensions in Glasgow pub after a brawl https://t.co/kRvmAQrAXe @thecourieruk #GG
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) 2 June 2016
Peter McKenna-Boyd, who filmed the performance, said: “Everybody just loved it”.
He told the BBC: “The other officers were outside and they heard his name called up and they ran straight back in.
“They loved it as well. Everybody was clapping and cheering for him.
“He was hilarious, especially his pointing and his dance moves. The other policemen were standing and clapping and cheering. Not sure if he was their boss but when they first saw him it was like their dad had just got up on the karaoke.”
Ch Insp Mark Sutherland, of Police Scotland, said: “Around 7.10pm on Wednesday evening, officers were called following an alleged assault within the Waterloo Bar on Argyle Street in Glasgow city centre.
“A full and thorough investigation led to the arrest of a 23-year-old male who is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on June 2.
“Once the inquiry had concluded and the victim’s safety ensured, Sgt Jon Harris from our city centre community policing team was encouraged to participate in karaoke ongoing in the pub. ‘Sgt Jon’ took to the stage, which helped to defuse any simmering tensions in the pub.
“I was pleased to see that once the incident had been professionally concluded, my officers were able to share a lighter moment with those who remained in the pub.”
