FRANK MAYNE SENTENCED FOR LIFE AFTER HORRIFIC SEXUAL OFFENCES IN DUNDEE AND TAYPORT

In a case that has shocked the communities of Dundee and Tayport, Frank Mayne, a 56-year-old man, has been handed a life sentence following a series of heinous crimes spanning over 17 years. The offences included the sexual abuse and assault of women and children, with Mayne grooming young girls for abuse and attacking adult women in a manner that left a lasting scar on his victims.

Mayne's criminal activities came to light during a high-profile trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. The court heard that his offending began in the year 2000, with incidents taking place at various locations within Dundee and Tayport, both in Fife. His victims ranged from very young children to adult women, with one child victim as young as six years old. Another girl, who was only eight at the time, was subjected to molestation and later raped by Mayne. The severity of his crimes was underscored by the fact that he held a knife to one woman's neck during an assault, adding a violent dimension to his predatory behavior.

One of the most disturbing aspects of Mayne's crimes was his targeting of vulnerable individuals, including children and women. The court was told that he had a sadistic and depraved personality, with a particular sexual attraction to female children, which raised serious concerns about public safety. During the trial, Mayne denied multiple charges, but the jury found him guilty of all 15 counts, which included rape, indecent assault, assault, and indecent behaviour. Additionally, he admitted to possessing indecent images of children, further highlighting the extent of his criminal conduct.

The judge, Lord Pentland, described Mayne's actions as a