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LARKHALL MAN ADRIAN FRYER SENTENCED FOR OCTOPUS PORN AND CHILD ABUSE IMAGES IN LANARKSHIRE
In a case that has shocked the community of Larkhall, Adrian Fryer, a 55-year-old resident of the town, has been formally sentenced after admitting to possessing highly disturbing and illegal material, including extreme pornography involving an octopus and numerous indecent images of children. The case came to light following a police investigation that was initiated after a community psychiatric nurse noticed suspicious activity on Fryer’s computer during a routine visit.On July 25 of the previous year, the nurse was visiting Fryer at his home on Portland Wynd when he expressed difficulties with his computer. The nurse, attempting to assist, reset Fryer’s internet connection and, in the process, discovered a series of alarming images. Among these were photographs of naked children of primary school age and a browser tab labeled “pre-teen,” which raised immediate concerns. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the nurse promptly alerted law enforcement authorities.
The police responded swiftly, executing a search warrant at Fryer’s residence the following day. During the search, Fryer was candid with officers, claiming, “I don’t know much about computers. There’s a bit of muck on that computer just now. I’ll be honest. I tried to get rid of it.” He also admitted to having attempted to delete certain files. The officers seized Fryer’s laptop for forensic examination by cybercrime specialists.
When the device was analyzed, investigators uncovered a disturbing collection of material. Prosecutor Paula Russell detailed the findings in court, revealing that the laptop contained an example of extreme pornography depicting a woman engaging in sexual acts with an octopus. In addition, hundreds of indecent images of children were discovered, categorized across various levels of severity. The most egregious was a level five image, with six at level four, eleven at level three, three at level two, and a staggering 448 at level one. The images predominantly depicted girls aged between three and fourteen years old.
Fryer was interviewed by authorities and admitted to searching online for indecent images of children. He also confessed to possessing such photographs or pseudo-photographs at his home during the period from August 10, 2012, to July 26, 2014. Furthermore, he acknowledged having in his possession an extreme pornographic image involving sexual activity between a human and an animal, specifically an octopus.
During the court proceedings, Fryer’s legal representative highlighted that his client had previously experienced several psychotic episodes, which may have influenced his actions. Despite this, Fryer accepted responsibility for the offenses. His lawyer also mentioned that Fryer had expressed feelings of “curiosity” when questioned about his motives.
Judge Thomas Millar, presiding over the case at Hamilton Sheriff Court, took into account Fryer’s mental health issues and the impact of his medication, which he stated had “severely affected” Fryer’s reasoning. As a result, Fryer was sentenced to three years’ supervision and was placed on the sex offenders’ register. The court also deferred sentencing for further assessment, pending a social work report, until September 17. The case has left the community of Larkhall deeply disturbed by the nature of the crimes committed within their midst.