GRAHAM SMART FROM NEWBURGH SENTENCED AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT IN FIFE

Graham Robert Smart, a known sex offender residing in the Newburgh area of Fife, has been officially placed on the Sex Offenders Register for a period of five years following a serious and distressing incident involving a young woman. The events unfolded on a night marked by alcohol consumption and troubling behavior that has now led to legal consequences.

According to reports, Smart had been drinking at a local pub in Newburgh before he followed a young woman to a nearby bank. It was there that he committed a violent assault, grabbing her and attempting to force himself upon her. The attack left the victim with visible bruises and significant emotional trauma, highlighting the severity of Smart’s actions. The assault was not an isolated incident; on the same evening, he also directed sexually explicit comments towards the victim and a friend accompanying her, further demonstrating his inappropriate conduct.

The victim was subjected to police interviews and received support services to cope with the psychological impact of the assault. Her ordeal underscores the serious nature of Smart’s behavior and the threat he poses to the community.

Graham Smart later appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court, where he pleaded guilty to charges of sexual assault and making unwanted sexual communications. The court sentenced him to a Community Payback Order, which includes several strict conditions aimed at rehabilitation and public safety. These conditions comprise three years of supervised probation, mandatory attendance at alcohol counseling sessions, restrictions on his place of residence, and targeted intervention programs specifically designed for sexual offenders. Additionally, Smart is required to wear an electronic tag with a curfew from 7 PM to 7 AM for a duration of eight months.

This conviction serves as a clear indication that Smart continues to pose a significant risk to the public. As a result, he is now under close monitoring and must adhere to the legal restrictions imposed by the court, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities are treating his case and the importance of community safety in Fife.