CALLUM SNEDDON FROM STENHOUSEMUIR FACES SERIOUS CHARGES FOR RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN STIRLINGSHIRE

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Stenhousemuir, a man named Callum Sneddon, aged 30, has admitted to multiple serious sexual offenses involving young girls. The allegations against Sneddon include the rape of three girls and the sexual assault of another, crimes that span a period from 2014 to 2017. The details of these offenses were revealed during a court hearing held at the High Court in Edinburgh, where Sneddon pleaded guilty to three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

According to the court proceedings, the police were alerted to the allegations after one of the victims confided in her parents. This initial disclosure prompted a thorough investigation, which ultimately led to Sneddon’s arrest. The court was informed that the offences took place over several years, with the earliest incidents dating back to June 2014 and the most recent occurring in 2017. The court was also told that Sneddon’s actions included filming the victims exposing themselves to him, which added a disturbing dimension to the case.

During the hearing, Judge Lady Scott ordered Sneddon to be remanded in custody until his sentencing, which is scheduled for April 20 at the same court. She also requested a report to be prepared on his character before the sentencing. The judge warned Sneddon that he should expect a “serious custodial sentence” for his crimes, emphasizing the gravity of his actions.

Members of the victims’ families were present in the courtroom, sitting quietly on the public benches as the proceedings unfolded. The court was also disrupted when a man interrupted the proceedings to shout abuse at Sneddon, leading to his removal from the courtroom.

During the testimony, Mr. Richardson, representing the prosecution, detailed the horrific nature of the crimes. He stated that Sneddon sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl sometime between June 2014 and June 2015. The young girl later told detectives that the assault was “painful,” highlighting the trauma inflicted upon her.

Furthermore, the court heard that between September 2014 and September 2016, Sneddon raped a 14-year-old girl. Mr. Richardson described the incident, stating that the victim was watching television with Sneddon when he allegedly grabbed her and removed her trousers and underwear. The girl reportedly asked Sneddon why he was doing this, but he led her to believe that there was nothing wrong with his actions. Despite her pleas for him to stop, Sneddon continued the assault.

The case took a further disturbing turn when police revealed that Sneddon was apprehended after one of his youngest victims, a seven-year-old girl, became upset during a day off from school in November 2017. The girl confided in her parents about what had happened, prompting them to contact the authorities. An investigation was launched, and detectives gathered sufficient evidence to arrest Sneddon.

Police described the moment of his arrest, noting that Sneddon was interviewed on November 17, 2017. During the interview, which concluded around 9:30 PM, Sneddon broke down and cried. He was subsequently taken into custody, and he chose not to respond to the charges against him at that time. The case continues to be a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding children and the devastating impact of sexual abuse.