SCOTT SMITH FROM MONTROSE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES INVOLVING 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN ANGUS

Scott Smith, a rugby coach based in Montrose, has been officially placed on the sex offenders register after he admitted to engaging in inappropriate and illegal communication with a minor. The charges stem from incidents that occurred in early 2014, when Smith, then 21 years old, was found to have sent sexually explicit messages and requested images from a 13-year-old girl.

Smith appeared before Forfar Sheriff Court to face the charges, which are serious violations under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act. His guilty plea was entered during the hearing, and the court has scheduled sentencing for a later date, following the preparation of a social work report expected in April.

Details of the case reveal that Smith’s actions involved communication that was both inappropriate and illegal, targeting a minor. The court proceedings highlight the gravity of the offences and the ongoing legal process to determine the appropriate punishment. The case has garnered attention within the local community of Montrose and the wider Angus area, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding minors and enforcing strict legal measures against offenders.