ALAN PAGE SHETLAND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT FINE AFTER INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IN LERWICK

In the town of Lerwick, located within the Shetland Islands, a local man named Alan Page has been handed a financial penalty following an incident involving inappropriate conduct towards three young women. The incident occurred shortly before midnight on the 23rd of December, when Page, aged 40, approached three females in the bustling town centre.

Page, who resides on Russell Crescent, was found guilty of engaging in behavior that was sexually suggestive and offensive. Specifically, he directed a sexually explicit gesture at the three women, two of whom were only 15 years old. The court heard that after making the suggestive gesture, Page positioned himself very close to one of the 15-year-old girls and deliberately moved his groin area in a manner that was clearly sexually explicit.

Despite the severity of his actions, the court decided that he would not be placed on the sex offenders register for the next five years. This decision came after a thorough review of the case, which included a plea of guilty from Page. The court had initially deferred sentencing to allow for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report and to consider whether notification as a sex offender was necessary in this particular case.

During the sentencing hearing, Sheriff Ian Cruickshank carefully examined the details of the case, referencing relevant case law and applying a balanced, common-sense approach. The sheriff acknowledged that Page’s behavior was “substantial” and “highly inappropriate,” but ultimately concluded that it did not reach the threshold of being “significant” enough to warrant mandatory notification. As a result, Page was fined £420 and avoided being placed on the sex offenders register, though the court emphasized the seriousness of his misconduct.

In summary, this case highlights the importance of addressing inappropriate behavior, especially towards minors, while also illustrating the judicial process in determining appropriate sanctions based on the specifics of each case. The incident has drawn attention to issues of public safety and the conduct expected within community settings in Shetland and beyond.