BARRY STRANG FROM COALBURN INVOLVED IN CHILD INDECENCY SCANDAL AT LOCAL NURSERY

In a disturbing incident that has shocked the community of Coalburn, a local nursery was recently embroiled in controversy following allegations involving Rebecca Strang, aged 22, who was caught filming a children's play using her mobile phone. The incident occurred just before Christmas, prompting a wave of outrage among parents and staff at the nursery.

According to reports, several concerned parents approached nursery management after noticing Rebecca Strang recording the performance. One angry mother recounted, 'Rebecca was filming the kids on her phone at a play just before Christmas. Some of the other parents asked her about it and she said that she was filming it for Barry.' This statement has raised suspicions and added to the community's distress.

What makes this situation even more troubling is the recent criminal history of Rebecca's husband, Barry Strang, a 25-year-old former special constable from Coalburn. Barry Strang was convicted in November at Lanark Sheriff Court of possessing and distributing indecent images of children. The court heard that he had hoarded a total of 63 such images during a raid conducted at his residence. Strang admitted to owning and sharing these images over a period spanning from 2008 to 2012.

Following his conviction, Barry Strang was placed on the sex offenders register, a move that underscores the severity of his crimes. Despite the gravity of his offenses, he was spared immediate imprisonment and instead received a sentence of probation for three years. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid community service. His employment as a part-time special constable was terminated, and he also resigned from his role as a drama coach after his arrest.

Community members in Coalburn are now grappling with the unsettling connection between the criminal past of Barry Strang and the recent incident involving his wife at the nursery. The incident has sparked widespread concern about safeguarding and the safety of children in the area, prompting calls for increased vigilance and review of local safeguarding policies.