DEREK ROBERTSON ARRESTED IN LONDON AFTER ESCAPING ABERDEEN AND FACING SEX OFFENDER CHARGES

In a significant development, Derek Robertson, a man with a troubling history linked to Aberdeen, has been apprehended by police authorities in London. Robertson, aged 46, was last seen in Aberdeen on February 24, and his disappearance prompted concern among local residents and law enforcement officials alike.

Robertson’s criminal record dates back to December 2003, when he was convicted at Forfar High Court of indecent assault. The court sentenced him to a prison term of 54 months. During the sentencing, details emerged of a particularly disturbing incident involving a teenage girl, which was described as a 'nasty and degrading' attack. The court also heard that Robertson was forced to jump from the first-floor balcony of an Aberdeen flat to escape the girl’s father, highlighting the severity and violent nature of the assault.

Further investigations revealed that Robertson was guilty of indecently assaulting his friend’s daughter, a conviction that led to a sentence of four and a half years in prison at Forfar Sheriff Court. His criminal activities and subsequent behavior have kept him under scrutiny for years. In March 2011, Robertson’s whereabouts became a matter of national concern when he vanished from a hostel where he was staying, sparking a widespread manhunt across the UK.

Later that month, authorities located Robertson in London. He was subsequently returned to Aberdeen, where he faced charges of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. His failure to adhere to these legal obligations resulted in his appearance at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, and he was sentenced to an additional four months in jail for this breach.

It was also revealed that Robertson had been arrested in November 2009 after having disappeared from Scotland seven months earlier. His history of evading authorities and failing to follow legal directives has been a persistent concern for law enforcement agencies.

Authorities have urged the public to assist in their ongoing efforts to monitor Robertson’s activities. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Grampian Police at 0845 600 5700 or alternatively reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

As of now, Derek Robertson has been released from custody, but his case continues to attract attention due to his criminal past and recent arrest in London.