BRIAN WEIGHTMAN FROM AUCHENMALG SENTENCED AFTER STRANRAER SWIMMING POOL INCIDENT

In March 2011, a man from Glenluce named Brian Weightman was formally placed on the sex offenders register for a period of three years following a court hearing at Stranraer Sheriff Court. The decision came after Weightman admitted to engaging in inappropriate and voyeuristic behavior involving two nine-year-old girls in a swimming pool changing room located at the Ryan Centre in Stranraer.

Weightman, aged 57 and residing in Highbank, Auchenmalg, appeared before the court to face charges related to his conduct on March 29 of the previous year. He pleaded guilty to the offence of peering underneath the partition door of a changing cubicle where the young girls were in a state of undress. The court was informed that the girls were in the process of changing clothes when they became aware of his actions, which were deemed highly intrusive and unacceptable.

This incident marked the second time that Weightman had been convicted of a similar offence, highlighting a troubling pattern of behavior. Sheriff Kenneth Robb, presiding over the case, emphasized the seriousness of the matter and the breach of trust involved. In addition to the three-year registration on the sex offenders list, the sheriff imposed a probation period of three years, during which Weightman must adhere to strict conditions. These include mandatory participation in a sex offenders group and the completion of 240 hours of unpaid community service.

Furthermore, Sheriff Robb issued a stern warning to Weightman, instructing him to avoid any involvement in sporting activities or events that include females under the age of 18. The sheriff also acknowledged the commendable conduct of the young girls, who reported the incident, contrasting their responsible behaviour with Weightman’s reprehensible actions. The court’s ruling aims to protect the community and prevent any future harm, while also addressing the seriousness of voyeuristic offences such as this.