ALAN STUBBINGS CAITHNESS SEX PREDATOR CAUGHT BY HOME DECOR IN GLASGOW COURT

In a case that has shocked the community of Caithness and the wider Highland region, Alan Stubbings, a man with a disturbing history of sexual offenses, was sentenced to six years in prison in October 2018. Throughout the proceedings, Stubbings showed no visible emotion as he was led away to begin serving his sentence, leaving many in the courtroom reflecting on the gravity of his crimes.

The criminal case against Stubbings came to light after a series of disturbing revelations. The incident that ultimately led to his arrest and subsequent conviction was linked to a series of sexual offenses, including rape and lewd behavior, committed over several years. The investigation was significantly aided by an unusual piece of evidence—home decor in his residence in Wick, Caithness. During the trial, prosecutors highlighted that the furniture and wallpaper in Stubbings’ bedroom matched those found in the photographs and video clips recovered from his mobile phone, which was seized during a police raid in 2015.

The police had initially detained Stubbings on an unrelated matter in Wick, Highland, where officers discovered a Nokia phone on his person. Despite his denial of ownership, forensic analysis of the device revealed explicit video clips depicting a man engaged in sexual acts with a woman. Prosecutor Margaret Barron explained to the High Court in Glasgow that the evidence was irrefutable, with the decor in the footage matching that of Stubbings’ home, thus establishing his involvement.

Further investigations uncovered that Stubbings, aged 47 at the time, had a long history of sexual misconduct, including abusing young girls between 1997 and 2006 at his family home. The court heard that he had exposed himself to children while they played video games at his residence, adding to the severity of his criminal record. It was also revealed that he had a prior conviction for possessing indecent images of children, underscoring a pattern of predatory behavior.

During the trial, it was detailed how a woman, who had initially sought comfort from Stubbings after her father’s death in 2010, became his victim. She testified that she had fallen asleep at his house in Wick and awoke to find Stubbings staring at her in a disturbing manner. His chilling words, “You must have enjoyed it as you didn’t stop me,” left her traumatized. The woman stated she was unaware of the sexual acts he recorded on his phone, which included a rape. She also emphasized that she had never consented to any sexual activity with him.

Stubbings’ relationship with the woman ended around 2014, but months later, police found the Nokia phone containing the incriminating footage. Prosecutors confirmed that he had recorded himself engaging in sexual acts with her, including the act of rape, without her knowledge or consent. The court heard that she was completely unaware of the recordings until they were discovered during the investigation.

As the case progressed, it was also revealed that Stubbings had previously preyed on three young girls over nearly a decade. His abusive actions included exposing himself to them while they played at his home, which he shared with his parents. These revelations painted a disturbing picture of a man with a long-standing history of sexual misconduct and exploitation.

Stubbings pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including rape and four counts of lewd and libidinous behavior. His guilty plea was entered shortly before his sentencing, which is scheduled for next month. He was remanded in custody pending the final judgment. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness of his crimes and the impact on his victims, who have been left to grapple with the trauma inflicted by his predatory actions.