ANDREW DEVINE CAUGHT IN EDZELL GATTONSIDE CHILD PORN SCANDAL
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Gattonside Edzell Child Sexual Abuser
In September 2017, authorities conducted a detailed raid on a residence in Gattonside, revealing a disturbing cache of child pornography stored on a computer belonging to 35-year-old Andrew Devine. The police action was initiated after receiving credible information that linked the property to the uploading or downloading of illicit material involving minors.
During the search, officers discovered that Devine had meticulously organized the images into various folders and categories, indicating a level of premeditation and obsessive behavior. The images found were particularly alarming, with many classified as Category A, which includes the most severe and explicit content involving children aged between five and 14 years, often depicting penetrative sexual acts with adults or other minors.
Andrew Devine, who at the time was residing in Edzell, Angus, faced multiple charges. He pleaded guilty to possessing indecent photographs of children at his Gattonside residence, with the offenses spanning from April 2013 to September 2016. Additionally, he admitted to a second charge related to taking or permitting the taking of indecent images of children. A third charge concerning possession of extreme pornographic images was also brought against him, but the Crown accepted his plea of not guilty to that particular count.
Procurator Fiscal Graham Fraser recounted that police arrived at the Gattonside property at approximately 8 a.m. on September 19 of the previous year, acting on a warrant based on suspicions that Devine was involved in the distribution or acquisition of child pornography. Initial investigations revealed that Devine’s parents were unaware of his activities, and he maintained that he had not viewed any inappropriate material. However, a preliminary examination of his desktop computer indicated the presence of indecent images of children.
Following his detention, Devine remained silent and did not respond to questions. A more comprehensive forensic analysis of his desktop computer, tablet, and iPhone—each protected by passwords—uncovered additional images and video files stored in quarantine folders. The video files alone included 42 classified as Category A, 10 as Category B, and six as Category C, highlighting the severity of the content.
Further investigation revealed that Devine was actively accessing and viewing these files during early morning hours on the day the search warrant was executed. The forensic team also uncovered more images and movies after a detailed review of his electronic devices. Notably, his web browser history under the search term “Young Hot Girls” contained over 100 sexually explicit chat messages, some referencing incest and bestiality, which added to the evidence of his disturbing online activity.
Graham Fraser emphasized the troubling nature of the case, pointing out that Devine claimed he had no access to the illicit material. However, the evidence showed that the child exploitation content was stored within user-generated folders, which Devine had organized and categorized systematically. This suggested a deliberate and obsessive approach to viewing and managing the material.
Details about Devine’s background indicated that he had lived in Aberdeen until the age of 22 before relocating with his family to Crete. After returning to Scotland, the family stayed at a property in Gattonside, but Devine had since moved back north. His defense lawyer, Mat Patrick, acknowledged that background reports would be necessary before sentencing.
Sentencing was deferred until October 30 to allow for a Criminal Justice Social Work Report and an assessment for a Restriction of Liberty Order. Additionally, Devine’s name was placed on the Sex Offenders Register, reflecting the seriousness of his offenses and the potential risk posed to the community.
During the search, officers discovered that Devine had meticulously organized the images into various folders and categories, indicating a level of premeditation and obsessive behavior. The images found were particularly alarming, with many classified as Category A, which includes the most severe and explicit content involving children aged between five and 14 years, often depicting penetrative sexual acts with adults or other minors.
Andrew Devine, who at the time was residing in Edzell, Angus, faced multiple charges. He pleaded guilty to possessing indecent photographs of children at his Gattonside residence, with the offenses spanning from April 2013 to September 2016. Additionally, he admitted to a second charge related to taking or permitting the taking of indecent images of children. A third charge concerning possession of extreme pornographic images was also brought against him, but the Crown accepted his plea of not guilty to that particular count.
Procurator Fiscal Graham Fraser recounted that police arrived at the Gattonside property at approximately 8 a.m. on September 19 of the previous year, acting on a warrant based on suspicions that Devine was involved in the distribution or acquisition of child pornography. Initial investigations revealed that Devine’s parents were unaware of his activities, and he maintained that he had not viewed any inappropriate material. However, a preliminary examination of his desktop computer indicated the presence of indecent images of children.
Following his detention, Devine remained silent and did not respond to questions. A more comprehensive forensic analysis of his desktop computer, tablet, and iPhone—each protected by passwords—uncovered additional images and video files stored in quarantine folders. The video files alone included 42 classified as Category A, 10 as Category B, and six as Category C, highlighting the severity of the content.
Further investigation revealed that Devine was actively accessing and viewing these files during early morning hours on the day the search warrant was executed. The forensic team also uncovered more images and movies after a detailed review of his electronic devices. Notably, his web browser history under the search term “Young Hot Girls” contained over 100 sexually explicit chat messages, some referencing incest and bestiality, which added to the evidence of his disturbing online activity.
Graham Fraser emphasized the troubling nature of the case, pointing out that Devine claimed he had no access to the illicit material. However, the evidence showed that the child exploitation content was stored within user-generated folders, which Devine had organized and categorized systematically. This suggested a deliberate and obsessive approach to viewing and managing the material.
Details about Devine’s background indicated that he had lived in Aberdeen until the age of 22 before relocating with his family to Crete. After returning to Scotland, the family stayed at a property in Gattonside, but Devine had since moved back north. His defense lawyer, Mat Patrick, acknowledged that background reports would be necessary before sentencing.
Sentencing was deferred until October 30 to allow for a Criminal Justice Social Work Report and an assessment for a Restriction of Liberty Order. Additionally, Devine’s name was placed on the Sex Offenders Register, reflecting the seriousness of his offenses and the potential risk posed to the community.