EDWARD TILY FROM PORT GLASGOW SENTENCED TO MAXIMUM PRISON FOR HORRIFIC SEXUAL ABUSE

In August 2021, a disturbing case emerged from Port Glasgow involving Edward Tily, a 61-year-old man who was convicted of heinous sexual offenses committed against a young girl aged just 12. The severity of his crimes prompted the court to impose the harshest possible punishment available under Scottish law.

Despite pleas from social workers who argued that Tily could be managed within the community and that incarceration might not be necessary, the presiding sheriff, Andrew McIntyre, decided otherwise. The court sentenced Tily to a full five-year prison term, emphasizing the gravity of his offenses and the need to protect the vulnerable.

Furthermore, Tily was ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely, a measure that underscores the ongoing risk he poses to society. Sheriff McIntyre described Tily’s repeated acts of abuse as 'abhorrent,' highlighting the reprehensible nature of his crimes against a defenseless young girl. The decision reflects the judicial system’s stance on such serious offenses, prioritizing public safety and justice for victims over community-based alternatives.