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

[twizzian]

4 hours 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.

I think old rice and bone soup is not much of an expense

[transam]

1 minute ago, Callmeishmael said:

I wonder what his AN username is?  😶

Funnily enough, I thought I recognised him, so I was pleased to see his name was different..........Pheeew...

[cncltd1973]

the pitchfork mob rally cries are truly entertaining, some are hilarious like a Monty Python skit, but seriously, the paedos need to be studied not tortured by Sadists, they are an aspect of a flaw in humankind that isn't quite understood. besides that, chopping off the offending appendage is what Sharia law is all about, isn't it? hopefully this paedo will be properly interviewed for the sake of science and maybe one day this sort of thing can be identified and fixed before it's expressed on the innocents. OK, resume the mob cries...

[stix40]

Off with his balls 

Pervert ! 

Dirty Scotsman 

[Paris333]

Any violation of the Law against minors should be judged on the basis of Anti-Terrorism Law and not by the criminal "general" law.

Τhe sentences should be over 10 years on the basis of anti-terror Law and I write it because in European "paradise" we officially have paedophile political Party as it already exist in Holland -German etc.

In Greece we have many "great boys" who are in prison because they kill or rape.....children or worst minors but don΄t take it seriously enough because they initially are condemned by 10 years and.....they actually stay at prisons corrections centre 5 years and......after 2 years they take leaves from corrections centres (prisons).....in order to continue their actions.

If you tell something against them because they stay too little time at prisons then officially accused you that you .....speak Russian or antisemitism ......(Europeans clowns)

Personally I have written many mails to our Judges and officially to our Prime Minister -Minister of Justice that:

Anyone who bothers still with messages and disturb minors or children or rape/kill women and seniors above of 70 years old then  the Court to judge them based on the Anti-Terrorism Law with mandatory prison terms of at least 10 plus years in order nowadays to avoid 2-5 years unacceptable imprisonment sentences and "that΄s all".

Do you agree? or disagree and why?

Α year ago in Greece the Police Department had arrested someone who rapes many -many -many times 3-4 years a 12 years old girl and in addition accused him for child prostitution to....others.

The "smart guy" is in prison but don΄t take it seriously enough because he has political "support" and after one or two years he will be released taking prison΄s clearance to continue his actions with other children.

Do we talk seriously? 

 

 

[bristolgeoff]

All i can say bangkok hilton for awhile and alot of pain,but no visa issues now

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours 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! 🤦🏼‍♂️

People in each of those categories exist in your country, also.

[Slocum]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

 

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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Just a cheap white Scum...not the Law... idiots will know it's wrong..

[dinsdale]

Mental illness can manifest itself in many forms. This is amongst the worst.

[BigBruv]

1 hour ago, cncltd1973 said:

chopping off the offending appendage is what Sharia law is all about, isn't it? 

 

See sharia isn't all that bad!

 

Also good for dealing with thieves 👋

[suspectdevice]

4 hours ago, Toby1947 said:

How can he be described as a footballer when he played in the Scottish League. Miss reporting again 

That's like saying how can he be a paedo if he's not a sir, a lord or royalty!

[dinsdale]

5 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

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 .

Yes, they are mentally ill. IMHO everyone on this planet is mentally ill in some way or another it's just to what degree and how it manifests itself. Billions of people believe in some sort of invisible person or entity. Tell me that's not mad.

[stoner]

9 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

No comment, he'll get what he deserves.

 

his sentence is the least of his concerns i would think. :)

[SanSaiExPat]

7 hours ago, Chongalulu said:

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.

A voice of reason among the cacophony of the mob. 

[Jonathan Swift]

10 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

No comment, he'll get what he deserves.

 

Underlines an appalling failure of Thai law enforcement.

Ignorant anti Thai comment of the week. If they caught the guy how is it a failure? Wherever you're from I guarantee it's exactly the same - the majority of offenders don't get caught. It's a very difficult crime to track and prosecute. Look at the Catholic church. So you're just using this as yet another excuse to bash Thai people and Thai officials. Thai government and police deserve some valid criticism, just like every other country, but tell me where else in the world can you walk down the street and have the occasional police officer salute you without being prompted or spoken to? ... If you find it that hard to respect Thailand warts and all then do us all a favor and leave. 

[Jonathan Swift]

46 minutes ago, SanSaiExPat said:

A voice of reason among the cacophony of the mob. 

Hear hear. It was good to read that piece of common sense. 

[Ben Zioner]

19 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Ignorant anti Thai comment of the week. If they caught the guy how is it a failure? Wherever you're from I guarantee it's exactly the same - the majority of offenders don't get caught. It's a very difficult crime to track and prosecute. Look at the Catholic church. So you're just using this as yet another excuse to bash Thai people and Thai officials. Thai government and police deserve some valid criticism, just like every other country, but tell me where else in the world can you walk down the street and have the occasional police officer salute you without being prompted or spoken to? ... If you find it that hard to respect Thailand warts and all then do us all a favor and leave. 

So maybe I'll dare one "stupid" question: why is it that more pedophile are getting caught back home, mostly in Europe for the abject crimes they have committed in Thailand. I am sure you gonna have one more sooo smart answer to that. Anyhow, end of discussion as far as I am concerned. 

[rct99q]

10 hours ago, kensisaket said:

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

And that is just one person, consider there are 10's of 1,000's of these people out there. Let those numbers sink in!

[Chris Daley]

Did he do his 90 days?

[FritsSikkink]

9 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Do you think that's acceptable?

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

 

Listening to what would help the children?

[FritsSikkink]

8 hours ago, gaucan said:

 8yo is same as 17.9yo

This comment is absurd.

[Sig]

12 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

In that case, use it. Key throw away, Shovel swing for the hell of it.

lol
I meant for digging, approximately 6 feet....

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, Sig said:

lol
I meant for digging, approximately 6 feet....

Yeah, if it´s still working after, feel free to dig. 😉 

[Felton Jarvis]

I have no words. Why do people like this exist?

[john donson]

19 hours 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.

 

really? what about a healthcare agreement.... thais use our national healthcare and we could... yeah right...

[Chongalulu]

20 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

No, it´s a suitable comment about a <deleted>ty little child sex offender

You can’t think of anything more original than a stale regurgitated cliche? I suppose that summarises the majority of your contributions… 

[Gottfrid]

8 minutes ago, Chongalulu said:

You can’t think of anything more original than a stale regurgitated cliche? I suppose that summarises the majority of your contributions… 

Yes, I can actually do that in your case. What do you think is worst? A person that post something that others also might do on a regular basis? A cliché as you post. Or is it the one that can´t scroll past it and must make a comment on it to feel good? Also, I must thank you very much for being such a devoted follower, so that you have complete knowledge and can summarize so quick and well. It actually seems like this is a problem owned by you, not my posted comments.

You just got hung on them, and now you just can´t let them go, right? Am I really that addictive, or can you fight it and finally become free?

How was that for original?

[Chongalulu]

21 hours ago, transam said:

You look up urostomy bag........Do I have to explain everything.........🙄

Castration involves the removal of the testicles leaving the pen1s intact . A pity you didn’t take the opportunity to look it up when invited to spare your further embarrassment. "Emasculation" is the removal of the pen1s  . So in your case it seems I DO have to explain everything… 🙄 

[Chongalulu]

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Yes, I can actually do that in your case. What do you think is worst? A person that post something that others also might do on a regular basis? A cliché as you post. Or is it the one that can´t scroll past it and must make a comment on it to feel good? Also, I must thank you very much for being such a devoted follower, so that you have complete knowledge and can summarize so quick and well. It actually seems like this is a problem owned by you, not my posted comments.

You just got hung on them, and now you just can´t let them go, right? Am I really that addictive, or can you fight it a finally become free?

How was that for original?

That was incoherent waffle,which in your case is typical, as I pointed out . So thanks for proving my point. But here’s another cliche which is certainly germane and which you should consider next time you think of posting: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt ". 

[Chongalulu]

22 hours ago, gaucan said:

Amazing explanation overall , exept this line. Gay wouldn't be attracted to 1yo girl,8yo girl, neither 20yo woman neither 60yo woman (If u think yes, i would love to hear the explanation.)
Also the offender is straight, he raped 8yo girl, so again what a weird comparison.

Also i heard another dumb opinion of many brainless farangs in thailand, to be, that all gays are attracted to underage boys , which is the same as saying that all straight men like underage girls(both total bs, but why use brain, when dont have to,  huh?). Just wanted to clarify that

That wasn’t what I said, I was giving an example of sexual attraction (or lack of it) using the scenario by the OP. And yes,there is no correlation between being gay and a paedophile.