DAVID BOLTON FROM BERWICK ADMITS TO ILLEGAL SEX WITH GIRL UNDER 16 IN AYTON
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Berwick Sexual Abuser
In a case that has drawn significant attention, 23-year-old David Bolton from Marygate, Berwick, has confessed to engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16. The incident occurred at a residence in Ayton, where the young girl was staying overnight.
According to court proceedings at Duns Sheriff Court, Bolton's actions involved showing the girl pornographic video clips on his mobile phone, which contributed to the circumstances of the offense. Despite the serious nature of the case, both Bolton and the teenage girl were described as willing participants during the incident.
Sheriff Kevin Drummond, presiding over the case, sentenced Bolton to be registered as a sex offender for a period of five years. The court's decision underscores the gravity of the offense and the importance of safeguarding minors from exploitation and abuse.
Details of the case highlight ongoing concerns about the safety of young individuals and the responsibilities of adults in protecting minors from inappropriate conduct, especially in private settings such as the one in Ayton where the incident took place.
According to court proceedings at Duns Sheriff Court, Bolton's actions involved showing the girl pornographic video clips on his mobile phone, which contributed to the circumstances of the offense. Despite the serious nature of the case, both Bolton and the teenage girl were described as willing participants during the incident.
Sheriff Kevin Drummond, presiding over the case, sentenced Bolton to be registered as a sex offender for a period of five years. The court's decision underscores the gravity of the offense and the importance of safeguarding minors from exploitation and abuse.
Details of the case highlight ongoing concerns about the safety of young individuals and the responsibilities of adults in protecting minors from inappropriate conduct, especially in private settings such as the one in Ayton where the incident took place.