WATTEN MAN DONALD SWANSON ADMITS SENDING SEXUAL IMAGES AND REMARKS ON WHATSAPP

A resident of Watten has confessed to sending explicit images of himself to a woman via WhatsApp, along with making sexual comments, during a period in late December 2022. The individual involved, Donald Swanson, aged 42, appeared before Wick Sheriff Court to admit to these charges on a recent Wednesday.

The court proceedings revealed that the offending occurred between December 22 and December 23, 2022. The case was brought to light during the hearing, where Sheriff Neil Wilson was informed of the details surrounding the incident. As part of the court's procedures, a background report on Swanson was requested to better understand his history and circumstances.

Following the admission, Sheriff Wilson ordered that Swanson be placed on the Sex Offenders Register, a measure intended to monitor and manage individuals convicted of sexual offenses. The court scheduled the sentencing for February 19, where further legal actions and penalties will be determined. Swanson's residence is listed as South Dunn, Lannergill Road, in Watten, a small community in the region. The case underscores ongoing efforts by local authorities to address and prosecute cases involving online sexual misconduct.