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PAUL STIRLING AND ASHLEY KERR FROM FAULDHOUSE AND LIVINGSTON ESCAPE JAIL AFTER BABY INGESTS COCAINE IN DANGEROUS HOME
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local communities of Fauldhouse and Livingston, a couple narrowly avoided imprisonment after their home was found to be an environment of neglect and danger, leading to a baby ingesting cocaine. The incident, which took place in July 2023, revealed the extent of the filth and hazardous conditions present in the residence of Paul Stirling, aged 28, and Ashley Jane Kerr, aged 36.Police officers who responded to the scene described the house as being in a “horrendous” state, with conditions so appalling that they were visibly shocked. The property was riddled with uncleanliness, with a pervasive foul smell permeating the rooms. The police report detailed that some bedroom doors could not be opened because of the amount of rubbish strewn across the floors, including soiled nappies, broken furniture, and discarded waste.
Further inspection uncovered a large knife concealed beneath a cushion in the living room, raising concerns about safety and potential violence. The kitchen surfaces were covered with moldy food, and fragments of broken glass littered the hallway floor, indicating a complete disregard for hygiene and safety. The home was described as a hazardous environment, especially for the three children who were being cared for by Stirling and Kerr at the time.
One of the most alarming discoveries was the analysis of plastic milk bottles found in the home, which tested positive for traces of cocaine. These bottles were part of the household’s everyday items, and their contamination suggested drug use was ongoing within the residence. The situation escalated when tests were conducted on a baby who had been present in the home. The results revealed the presence of cocaine in the child's hair, blood, and urine samples. The levels detected, particularly high in the hair, indicated that the child had been repeatedly exposed to the drug, raising serious concerns about their health and safety.
Both Stirling and Kerr appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing in early July. The court heard that the couple, who are no longer in a relationship, had pleaded guilty in May to charges of wilfully ill-treating and neglecting the three children. They admitted to allowing their home to become an unclean, unsafe environment filled with waste and hazardous items, thereby exposing the children to significant risks. Additionally, Stirling confessed to failing to seek medical attention promptly for one of the children and to causing the baby to ingest cocaine from the milk bottles.
During the hearing, Sheriff Ian Anderson expressed his view that a non-custodial sentence was appropriate, given that both individuals had made efforts to improve their lives. Stirling was sentenced to complete 200 hours of unpaid community work and placed under supervision for two years. Kerr received a sentence of 120 hours of unpaid work along with nine months of supervision.
Prosecutor Alan Wickham described the home as being in an “abject condition,” emphasizing that it was a “horrendous environment” unsuitable for children. He recounted an incident from June 2018 when Stirling, then living in the home with a child, called NHS 24 after the child stopped breathing. Stirling reported that the child had choked on vomit, with lips turning blue, but claimed he had cleared the airway and the child had recovered. Despite being advised to take the child to A&E at St John’s Hospital in Livingston, Stirling later called NHS 24 again, claiming the child was fine and had not been taken to the hospital. The health visitor was subsequently alerted to the situation.
In November 2019, police returned to the residence and found it in a deplorable state, with little space to move due to clutter. They discovered blister packs of tramadol, a dangerous painkiller, scattered around, along with the concealed knife and flies swarming the kitchen, which lacked clean surfaces. The analysis of the four baby bottles taken from the home confirmed that three contained traces of cocaine, further illustrating the dangerous environment the children were subjected to. Both Stirling, from Fauldhouse, West Lothian, and Kerr, from Livingston, admitted to the charges, highlighting the severity of neglect and drug exposure inflicted upon the young children in their care.