CRAIG MCKESSOCK FROM BRIDGE OF DON SENTENCED FOR MASSIVE CHILD INDECENT IMAGE CACHE IN ABERDEEN

In a significant case that has shocked the local community, Craig McKessock, a 28-year-old resident of Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison after being found in possession of an extraordinarily large collection of indecent images of children. The police investigation uncovered that McKessock had accumulated a staggering total of 16,576 indecent images along with 7,713 videos, making it one of the largest seizures of such material in the North-east region.

During the proceedings at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, authorities revealed that the content contained within McKessock’s collection was among the most extreme and disturbing they had encountered. The images and videos were described as highly explicit and deeply troubling, reflecting the severity of the offense and the disturbing nature of the material involved.

Sheriff Graeme Napier, presiding over the case, delivered the sentence after describing the offense as “horrendous.” McKessock’s address was listed as Foveran Street, Bridge of Don, which situates him within the local community of Aberdeen. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness with which such crimes are treated, especially given the volume and nature of the material involved.

McKessock’s conviction and subsequent imprisonment serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat the distribution and possession of child exploitation material. The case has garnered significant attention in the region, highlighting the importance of vigilance and swift judicial action in protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse.