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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Man jailed for teenage sex attacks on children
A man has been jailed for seven years for a series of sex attacks on children in Fife when he was a Robb, 28, preyed on two girls and a boy - the youngest just eight years old - in the town of Leslie between 2011 and High Court in Edinburgh heard that Robb also acted in a threatening and abusive manner to two women between 2019 and 2023. Robb denied the offences after his child victims came forward years later. Judge Lord Lake jailed him after a jury found him guilty. "It is clear that your victims have suffered greatly," the judge said."The effects on them have been long lasting and have been experienced over many years." Chaotic childhood After his conviction, prosecutor Margaret Barron revealed that Robb had 21 previous convictions and had served time in was jailed for animal offences in 2014, after admitting using his dog to hunt a rare piebald court heard that Robb lived a "feral existence" and was an "urban hunter".He killed the deer while awaiting sentencing for another animal crime where he 30 ducks from a farm in advocate Richard Goddard KC told Lord Lake his client had a "chaotic" childhood and this affected him as an heard how Robb raped his first victim, aged eight, in 2011 when he would have been about 14 years several occasions from December 2012 Robb repeatedly raped and assaulted a 12-year-old girl. In May 2015, Robb also sexually assaulted a 12-year-old Lake put Robb under supervision for six years on his release and placed him on the sex offenders register for life.
STV News
6 days ago
- STV News
'Urban hunter' jailed for raping two girls and abusing two women
An 'urban hunter' who subjected three children to a series of sexual assaults over a four-year period has been jailed for seven years. Brandon Robb, 28, attacked two girls and a young boy at locations in Fife between May 2011 and May 2015. The High Court in Edinburgh also heard how Robb acted in a threatening and abusive manner to two women in incidents which took place between November 2019 and February 2023. Robb, who has previous convictions for sexual offences, was brought to justice after his victims contacted police. Jurors heard how Robb raped his first victim on an occasion in 2011 when she was just eight years old after leading her to a secluded area. On various occasions between December 2012 and August 2014, Robb repeatedly raped the victim – a 12-year-old girl and subjected the child to a series of sexual assaults. In May 2015, Robb sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy in the town. The court heard how his offending continued. In August 2020, he began abusing another woman, and he continued to do so until February 2023. Robb repeatedly shouted and swore at the woman, seizing her by the neck and compressing her breathing, and repeatedly punching her on the body. He also head butted her. Between November 2019 and May 31, 2020, he seized another woman on the body, sent her a threatening video, and attempted to contact her by phone and by social media. Robb gave evidence in which he denied any wrongdoing but Judge Lord Lake remanded him in custody after jurors returned guilty verdicts on six charges. Sentence was deferred for the court to obtain a report on whether Robb met the criteria for an order of lifelong restriction – an effective life sentence in which criminals are only released from custody once the parole board is satisfied they no longer pose a threat to public safety. On Monday, Judge Lord Lake concluded that Robb didn't meet the criteria needed to impose an OLR. He decided to pass a seven-year custodial term and told Robb he'd be supervised by the authorities for seven years following his release from custody. He added: 'It is clear that your victims have suffered greatly. 'The effects on them have been long-lasting and have been experienced over many years.' Robb previously posted pictures of himself and his dog hunting deer in the Scottish countryside on social media. He was jailed in 2014 after admitting to using his pet dog to hunt and kill a rare piebald deer. A court heard how he lived a 'feral existence' and was an 'urban hunter'. He killed the piebald while awaiting sentencing for stealing 30 ducks from a farm in Fife. Following the conviction, prosecutor Margaret Barron revealed that Robb had 21 previous convictions and had served time in prison. The court heard that these convictions were for 'analogous matters' and that he had been placed on the Sex Offenders Register following previous proceedings. On Monday, defence advocate Richard Goddard KC told Lord Lake that his client had a 'chaotic' childhood, and this affected him as he became an adult. Mr Goddard added: 'He had a lack of any kind of moral framework or any assistance with his upbringing. 'He did not have any kind of moral guidance at all.' Lord Lake also placed Robb on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brazilian drug smuggler, 25, snared with £625k of cocaine at Scots airport claimed he was going sightseeing
The trafficker had also travelled to Switzerland from his home in Sao Paolo AIRPORT BUST Brazilian drug smuggler, 25, snared with £625k of cocaine at Scots airport claimed he was going sightseeing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRAZILIAN drugs smuggler who told immigration officials that he crossed the Atlantic to learn English and see Edinburgh has been jailed for five years. Emanuel Viana-Blausius, 25, told Edinburgh Airport staff that he was going to spend time doing tourist activities in the Scottish capital. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Viana-Blausius was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh He also told staff he would then travel to London to do a language course. But the High Court in Edinburgh heard he was trying to bring coke into the UK with a street value of £625,000. UK Border Agency staff were suspicious about his claims and pulled him aside. He had travelled from his home city of Sao Paolo to Zurich in Switzerland before catching a connecting flight to Scotland. Prosecutor Ruaraidh Ferguson told judge Lord Lake that Viana-Blausius, of Sao Paolo, was accompanied to baggage reclaim. Officials confiscated the man's suitcase and opened it. Mr Ferguson said: 'The suitcase contained a false bottom. The false bottom was kept in place by Velcro and it was covered in clothes. 'Upon removing the bottom, UK Border Agency staff found packages containing compressed white powder. 'This was found to be cocaine.' The story emerged after Viana-Blausius pleaded guilty last month to being concerned in the supply of cocaine at Edinburgh Airport on December 24 2024. Brit teen facing life in prison after being 'caught with 14kg of cannabis' in her luggage after huge airport arrest Mr Ferguson told the court that the accused had no previous convictions for either 'the United Kingdom or Brazil.' Lord Lake deferred sentence on Viana-Blausius to obtain a report about his background. On Wednesday, the case called for sentencing. Defence advocate Lorenzo Alonsi told Lord Lake that his client grew up in poverty and needed to make money for his family. He said that he worked as a barber and he spoke to somebody about his financial position. The court heard that this person offered Viana-Blausius a job smuggling the drugs into the UK. Mr Alonsi added: 'Since being taken into custody in the United Kingdom, he has not had any contact with any of his family back in Brazil. 'He believes his fiancee has given up on him. ' Passing sentence, Lord Lake said: 'I am satisfied in the circumstances that only a custodial sentence would be appropriate.'
Edinburgh Live
14-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Passenger 'wanted to see Edinburgh' but airport staff found 'hidden layer' in suitcase
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp A Brazilian drugs smuggler who told immigration officials he crossed the Atlantic to learn English and see Edinburgh has been jailed for five years. Emanuel Viana-Blausius, 25, told Edinburgh Airport he was going to spend time doing tourist activities in the Scottish capital. He also told staff he would then travel to London to language course. But the High Court in Edinburgh heard he was trying to bring coke into the UK with a street value of £625,000. UK Border Agency staff were suspicious about his claims and pulled him aside. He had travelled from his home city of Sao Paolo to Zurich in Switzerland before catching a connecting flight to Scotland. Prosecutor Ruaraidh Ferguson told judge Lord Lake Viana-Blausius, of Sao Paolo, was accompanied to baggage reclaim. Officials confiscated the man's suitcase and opened it. Mr Ferguson said: 'The suitcase contained a false bottom. The false bottom was kept in place by Velcro and it was covered in clothes. 'Upon removing the bottom, UK Border Agency staff found packages containing compressed white powder. 'This was found to be cocaine.' The story emerged after Viana-Blausius pleaded guilty last month to being concerned in the supply of cocaine at Edinburgh Airport on December 24 2024. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Mr Ferguson told the court that the accused had no previous convictions for either 'the United Kingdom or Brazil.' Lord Lake deferred sentence on Viana-Blausius to obtain a report about his background. On Wednesday, the case called for sentencing. Defence advocate Lorenzo Alonsi told Lord Lake that his client grew up in poverty and needed to make money for his family. He said that he worked as a barber and he spoke to somebody about his financial position. The court heard that this person offered Viana-Blausius a job smuggling the drugs into the UK. Mr Alonsi added: 'Since being taken into custody in the United Kingdom, he has not had any contact with any of his family back in Brazil. 'He believes his fiancee has given up on him. ' Passing sentence, Lord Lake said: 'I am satisfied in the circumstances that only a custodial sentence would be appropriate.'
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Scottish Borders man who raped girl more than 100 times jailed
A paedophile who carried out more than 100 rapes on one of his child victims has been jailed for 15 Lord Lake told Henry Renton, 81, his behaviour was "depraved" and "disgusting".Renton, formerly of Coldstream, abused two girls over a number of years in Prestonpans, in East Lothian, and at Duns, in the Scottish attacked one of the girls repeatedly between the ages of 11 and 16, the High Court in Edinburgh heard. 'Victim blaming' Renton had denied a series of charges during an earlier trial but was found guilty of six sex crimes committed between 2000 and court heard he was previously convicted of sex crimes involving other children.A background report on Renton was prepared ahead of sentencing on Lake said he appeared to have indulged in "victim blaming" and seemed to describe his previous conviction as "a matter of bad luck".The judge said Renton's crimes resulted in physical and psychological said: "It is clear they are still suffering because of what you did."Defence counsel Michael Anderson KC said Renton did not keep good health but was fit for trial. He argued that given Renton's age and the time in jail he will serve before becoming eligible for release, if he is still alive, there would be very little future Anderson told the court: "He wishes me to emphasise that he maintains his innocence."Renton was placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely and Lord Lake made non-harassment orders prohibiting him contacting victims.
