Scottish ex-football player admits to child sexual assault in Thailand

[webfact]

 

A former footballer confessed to serious sexual assault and the possession of an astonishing number of indecent images of children. The ex-midfielder, who once played for Scottish clubs St Johnstone and Dunfermline Athletic in the 1980s and 90s, will now face the full force of the law.

 

The Scotsman, 61 year old Ian Heddle, originally from Dunfermline, was initially arrested after over 270,000 indecent photos and videos of children were allegedly discovered in his possession. However, a deeper investigation unveiled an even more heinous crime – the reportedly sexual assault of an eight year old child in Thailand.

 

The High Court in Glasgow heard that Heddle, currently residing in Thailand, was apprehended at Edinburgh Airport in February last year for possessing indecent images. Prosecutor Tracey Brown detailed how Heddle had been linked to uploading child abuse material from a property in Scotland where he stayed during visits from the Far East.

“He was interviewed and spoke freely, admitting to the possession of indecent images of children. He stated that there would be thousands of images and videos on his hard drive, categorised into folders.”

The court was informed that the total haul amounted to 272,936 photos and 4,001 clips.

 

Initially bailed and ordered to remain in Scotland, Heddle’s depravity was further exposed when three videos of him allegedly abusing a child in Chon Buri, Thailand, were found. Identified by his distinctive wedding ring and the hair on his fingers, the footage showed the assault on the sleeping child in 2019. Heddle reportedly confessed during an interview, verifying himself as the perpetrator.

 

Additional checks of his phone uncovered further contact offences involving another young female. Despite being on bail, Judge John McCormick has remanded Heddle in custody, emphasising the change in his legal status.

 

Detective Inspector Adrian Ure of Police Scotland’s national child abuse investigations unit issued a comment.

“We understand how distressing this has been for the girl and her family. We hope that the knowledge of his guilty plea will at least provide some comfort to them.

 

Police Scotland is committed to protecting children and pursued Heddle under legislation safeguarding children worldwide from sexual abuse by British nationals.”

 

Heddle has also been placed on the sex offenders register and awaits sentencing next month, reported BBC News.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Scotland Police via BBC News

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-13

 

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[Ben Zioner]

No comment, he'll get what he deserves.

 

Underlines an appalling failure of Thai law enforcement.

[Pouatchee]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Identified by his distinctive wedding ring and the hair on his fingers

 

Geez a perv-ape

[Gottfrid]

That´s great news. Hope they throw away the key.

[Nickcage49]

Chop em off.

[spidermike007]

What can one even say? For a healthy mind, it is hard to conceive of this. Women between the age of 20 and 30 can be so hot, so desirable, so gorgeous, what would anyone want with a child? I realize I am coming from a place of a rational mind, and these perverts have minds that are seriously bent. But, what gives?

 

Hope he faces the full force of the law, which he will. This kind of thing is not taken lightly, and that is a good thing.

[khunpin]

Oh, those people from the island in the Atlantic Ocean. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Either pissed like a parrot or beating and kicking innocent people or child abusers! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[transam]

3 minutes ago, khunpin said:

Oh, those people from the island in the Atlantic Ocean. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Either pissed like a parrot or beating and kicking innocent people or child abusers! 🤦🏼‍♂️

What a stupid post, from a bloke from the land of angels.........

[transam]

1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said:

No comment, he'll get what he deserves.

 

Underlines an appalling failure of Thai law enforcement.

How would they have known.........?  🤔

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Scotsman, 61 year old Ian Heddle, originally from Dunfermline, was initially arrested after over 270,000 indecent photos and videos of children were allegedly discovered in his possession. However, a deeper investigation unveiled an even more heinous crime – the reportedly sexual assault of an eight year old child in Thailand.

A very sick individual...

[transam]

The bloke should be castrated, given a plastic bag to pee in.............

[oslooskar]

There should be an agreement between Thailand and Western nations that requires the West to cover the expenses for their citizens incarcerated in Thailand.

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said:

Underlines an appalling failure of Thai law enforcement.

What has this got to do with Thai law enforcement?

[Neeranam]

6 minutes ago, oslooskar said:

There should be an agreement between Thailand and Western nations that requires the West to cover the expenses for their citizens incarcerated in Thailand.

Why?

[ravip]

1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said:

No comment, he'll get what he deserves.

 

Underlines an appalling failure of Thai law enforcement.

Is Thailand the ONLY country this happens? How about this perverts own country?

Did he come to Thailand and learn these?

Once again (as usual) this is Thailand's fault.

 

Could this great statement of yours apply to all other countries where similar incidents occur?

eg  appalling failure of XXX law enforcement ???

[Sig]

52 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

That´s great news. Hope they throw away the key.

Hopefully there's no key involved, but maybe a shovel.

[Chongalulu]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

That´s great news. Hope they throw away the key.

Oh,that’s an original comment from Gotfried… 🙄 

[kensisaket]

272,936 photos; and, 4001 clips, just let that sink in.  

[jcmj]

The trauma this and the other children he abused will last a lifetime. I hope that they put him through the wringer for his life. 

[Chongalulu]

41 minutes ago, transam said:

The bloke should be castrated, given a plastic bag to pee in.............

Why would he need a plastic bag to pee when he could still do that normally. Perhaps you need to look up castration ?

[Captain Flack]

Inflammatory post against community rules, trying to imply this is all Scotsmen, will a childish emoji, have been removed.

 

All replies and some bickering posts, linked to that post have also been removed.

[Millcx]

2 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

No comment, he'll get what he deserves.

 

Underlines an appalling failure of Thai law enforcement.

Give him to me for one hour and he will recieve Barlinne Justice and last time to see or hear from him

[Kinok Farang]

Wonder if he showed them what a Scotsman wears under his kilt?

[Chongalulu]

56 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

What can one even say? For a healthy mind, it is hard to conceive of this. Women between the age of 20 and 30 can be so hot, so desirable, so gorgeous, what would anyone want with a child? I realize I am coming from a place of a rational mind, and these perverts have minds that are seriously bent. But, what gives?

 

Hope he faces the full force of the law, which he will. This kind of thing is not taken lightly, and that is a good thing.

The reality is a question of sexual orientation /desires which is largely outside of one’s control . Explaining why some people are gay and wouldn’t be attracted to the 20-30 year old woman.   The essential and important difference is that where acting on those desires harms another individual and especially a child they simply have to resist that impulse. It is said that a paedophile can never be "cured" of those attractions but they can learn not to act on them. It is said that there are more people attracted to children but never act on it because they understand the harm it causes than those that do. In summary, it is not the attraction that they should be condemned for,because it’s out of their control,  but certainly can be condemned for acting on them in the full knowledge of the harm it does.

[tubby johnson]

At least he didn't play for the Sevco Rangers FC, so he deserves some leniency. Subtract 10 of his 100 lashes and 3 years off his 80 year sentence.

[Chongalulu]

13 minutes ago, Millcx said:

Give him to me for one hour and he will recieve Barlinne Justice and last time to see or hear from him

I bet you’d end up including a Glasgow kiss. 😘 

He might even reciprocate with some spelling lessons…? 

[georgegeorgia]

24 minutes ago, Millcx said:

Give him to me for one hour and he will recieve Barlinne Justice and last time to see or hear from him

Do you think that's acceptable?

He may need proper counselling, and treatment in the form of listening etc 

 

[newbee2022]

Where are the people today:

Hang him

Again a Brit

Chop him

I'm missing them🙏

[georgegeorgia]

Just now, newbee2022 said:

Where are the people today:

Hang him

Again a Brit

Chop him

I'm missing them🙏

Hopefully they are in the minority 

 

People need to be treated for this sickness  and they cause harm to others,  probably because this Scottish guy may have had a bad childhood himself!

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

270,000 indecent photos and videos of children were allegedly discovered in his possession.

He is a maniac .

I just do not understand how somebody can be sexually attracted to a kid's body ...?

They must have a mental defect .

May be a shrink could help ?

If not , castration .