NEIL PATTIE FROM MONIFIETH SENTENCED AFTER POLICE DISCOVER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A resident of Monifieth, Neil Pattie, has been subjected to a court-ordered community service sentence following a police investigation that uncovered a significant collection of indecent images of children on his computer. The 69-year-old man pleaded guilty to possessing a total of 390 such images, the majority of which depicted young boys, during a police raid that was initiated after a tip-off from an anonymous source.

Law enforcement officials executed the raid at Pattie’s residence in Monifieth, leading to the discovery of the illicit material stored on his device. The court proceedings revealed that Pattie’s collection was extensive, raising serious concerns about his actions and the potential risk posed to children depicted in the images.

In light of his guilty plea, the court imposed a community payback order requiring Pattie to complete 200 hours of unpaid work within a specified period. Additionally, he was placed on the sex offenders register for a duration of two years. The judge acknowledged Pattie’s efforts to seek help for his addiction, noting that his attempts to confront his issues played a role in the sentencing decision.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about the possession and distribution of child exploitation material and underscores the importance of law enforcement efforts in tackling such crimes. Pattie’s case serves as a reminder of the serious legal consequences faced by individuals involved in the possession of indecent images of minors, especially when such material is discovered during routine police investigations.