SELVIRK MAN DAVID KEDDIE ADDED TO SEX OFFENDERS' REGISTER FOR CHILD INDECENT IMAGES

In March 2018, a man from Selkirk, identified as David Keddie, was officially placed on the sex offenders’ register for a period of three years following a conviction related to the possession of indecent images of children. The case was heard at the local sheriff court in Selkirk, where Keddie, aged 37 and residing in Ladywood, faced serious allegations concerning his involvement with child exploitation materials.

It was established that Keddie had been in possession of such indecent images, a crime that prompted the court to take significant action. Furthermore, he pleaded guilty to additional charges that involved causing or permitting the taking of indecent images of children. These offences were committed at a residence located on Back Row in Selkirk, with the incidents spanning a lengthy period from January 2003 to June 2017. This timeline indicates a prolonged period during which Keddie was involved in activities deemed criminal and harmful to minors.

As part of his sentencing, Sheriff Peter Paterson imposed a three-year community payback order on Keddie. This order includes supervision and specific conditions aimed at controlling his internet use, reflecting the nature of the offences and the need for ongoing monitoring. The sheriff emphasized that this sentence was an alternative to imprisonment, highlighting the judicial system’s approach to balancing punishment with rehabilitation in certain cases involving sexual offences against minors.

Overall, the case underscores the serious consequences faced by individuals involved in the possession and distribution of child exploitation images, and it serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Selkirk and beyond to combat such crimes.