ALLAN NELSON FROM GALASHIELS JAILED FOR INDUCING TEENAGE GIRL TO TAKE INDECENT IMAGES IN PEEBLES

In December 2017, Allan Nelson, a 54-year-old man residing in Galashiels, was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Jedburgh Sheriff Court after a series of disturbing crimes involving a teenage girl. Nelson was found guilty of persuading the young girl to take indecent images of herself for his own viewing, a heinous act that underscores the severity of his misconduct.

Prior to the sentencing, Nelson had already pleaded guilty to multiple charges. He admitted to inducing the underage girl to engage in sexual activity by providing her with a camera, which he used to facilitate the creation of explicit images. This act of manipulation and exploitation took place at a residence in Peebles, a town in the Scottish Borders, where the abuse was carried out.

Furthermore, Nelson confessed to lewd and libidinous behavior directed towards the girl at the same house in Peebles. The court also learned that he possessed indecent images of the girl stored on his computer, adding to the gravity of his offenses. These revelations prompted the court to take additional measures to protect the community and prevent further harm.

In addition to his prison sentence, Allan Nelson was ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for a period of ten years. This registration requirement aims to monitor his activities and mitigate the risk of reoffending, reflecting the serious nature of his crimes and the need for ongoing oversight.

The case highlights the disturbing reality of exploitation and abuse of minors, and the judicial system’s response underscores the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals from predatory behavior. Nelson’s actions, carried out in the quiet town of Peebles and now linked to his residence in Galashiels, serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts needed to combat such offenses and protect young people from harm.