Popular Post webfact Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 Ian Heddle. Pic: Police Scotland An ex-footballer who recorded videos of himself sexually assaulting a young girl in Thailand has been jailed for four years. Ian Heddle, 61, was found to have stored 272,936 indecent images of children alongside 4,001 videos after being apprehended by police. Heddle, who played midfield for Scottish clubs including Dunfermline Athletic and St Johnstone in the 1980s and 1990s, was arrested at Edinburgh Airport in February 2023. He was about to fly back to Asia, where he had been working as a crane operator. The investigation began when police received intelligence linking Heddle's email and MeWe accounts to child abuse material online. In his interview, Heddle admitted officers would find thousands of images and videos on his hard drives, meticulously categorised into folders. Among the disturbing finds were three videos on his iPhone 12, date-stamped September and October 2019, showing him abusing a young girl. The videos were recorded in Changwat Chon Buri, Thailand. Although his face was not visible, Heddle’s distinctive thin wedding band made identification possible, reported sky news. The National Crime Agency (NCA) liaised with the Royal Thai Police to ensure the child's safeguarding and secure a vital witness statement. Duncan Burrage of the NCA emphasised the global reach of their capabilities: "Offenders like Ian Heddle think that travelling to the other side of the world offers them immunity. But our collaboration with international partners ensures justice." At the High Court in Glasgow last month, Heddle admitted to sexually assaulting the child and possessing and making indecent images of children. On Tuesday, he received a six-year extended sentence: four years in custody, followed by two years on licence upon release. He was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely. Detective Inspector Adrian Ure of Police Scotland's National Child Abuse Investigations Unit remarked, "Heddle's behaviour was deplorable, demonstrating no regard for his victims. This sentencing sends a clear message that offenders will be brought to justice." Source: Sky News -- 2024-07-31 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 4 4 1
Popular Post watchcat Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 23 minutes ago, webfact said: An ex-footballer who recorded videos of himself sexually assaulting a young girl in Thailand has been jailed for four years. Ian Heddle, 61, was found to have stored 272,936 indecent images of children alongside 4,001 videos after being apprehended by police. And for this crime he gets 4 years, should be more. 5 40 4 1
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 45 minutes ago, webfact said: Heddle’s distinctive thin wedding band made identification possible It seems he is not the smartest cookie in the jar. 1 5 1 1
Popular Post Will B Good Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 39 minutes ago, watchcat said: And for this crime he gets 4 years, should be more. The only thing I could say is........ four years inside a Glasgow jail as a kiddy fiddler......will seem like a lifetime!! 1 8 4 2
Popular Post smedly Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 upon his release he should be transferred to Thailand to face charges and locked up here for another 6 years 7 23 1
Popular Post edwinchester Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 Four years for the sexual abuse of a young child and the possession of child pornography is shamefully short. I hate to think he may be out in two years for good behaviour. Hopefully he fellow prisoners will make his stay particularly memorable for him. 3 8 1
Popular Post Homburg Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 1 hour ago, watchcat said: And for this crime he gets 4 years, should be more. Agreed. I was surprised at such a light sentence. Judge a football fan perhaps? 2 2
Popular Post transam Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 Just 4 years..........? 1 5
Popular Post stix40 Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 He can share a cell with Hugh Edwards! Scum bags 2 2
hotchilli Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 2 hours ago, webfact said: An ex-footballer who recorded videos of himself sexually assaulting a young girl in Thailand has been jailed for four years. Ian Heddle, 61, was found to have stored 272,936 indecent images of children alongside 4,001 videos after being apprehended by police. Good, hope he gets fiddled with
Popular Post rumeaug Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 Just 4 years for asssaulting and filming it? Pathetic 3 1
thesetat2013 Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 2 hours ago, webfact said: Detective Inspector Adrian Ure of Police Scotland's National Child Abuse Investigations Unit remarked, "Heddle's behaviour was deplorable, demonstrating no regard for his victims. This sentencing sends a clear message that offenders will be brought to justice." The Op calls this justice? 100s of thousands of kids sexually exploited and all he got was a few years. Wow! 1 1
rwill Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 Sexually abusing children is extremely horrible. Recording it is extremely stupid. 2
Popular Post Frankie baby Posted July 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2024 It would be more appropriate if he did the time in a Thai jail were the offenses were committed. 1 7 2
Dutchjohn Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 1 hour ago, Will B Good said: The only thing I could say is........ four years inside a Glasgow jail as a kiddy fiddler......will seem like a lifetime!! And maybe it will be a lifetime 1
Liverpool Lou Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 8 minutes ago, Frankie baby said: It would be more appropriate if he did the time in a Thai jail were the offenses were committed. It wouldn't be any way "appropriate" as he wasn't charged by Thai authorities. 1
ryandb Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 4 YEARS!!! This guy has probably caused this poor child at least 60-70 years of future trauma so lets start at that number as a base line for the sentencing. 1 1
ronster Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 1 hour ago, smedly said: upon his release he should be transferred to Thailand to face charges and locked up here for another 6 years Put a 1 before the 6 and getting close 👍
Mark989 Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 He should receive years in prison for possession of each photo and/or video. Who knew Scotland was so permissive when it comes to the sexual abuse of children? (me for one). In American lingo, his sentence is a "slap on the wrist". Thailand should request he be deported so he can be sentenced appropriately. Shame on Scotland's judicial system. 2
andyman57 Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 He'll be separated from other's I've done work in some prisons and the lifer's had there own building life of luxury even had a menu at Xmas to choose there food gartree prison 1
Liverpool Lou Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 9 minutes ago, Mark989 said: Thailand should request he be deported so he can be sentenced appropriately. Shame on Scotland's judicial system. Nationals cannot be deported from their own countries. What has he been charged with in Thailand?
RJRS1301 Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 3 hours ago, webfact said: Ian Heddle. Pic: Police Scotland An ex-footballer who recorded videos of himself sexually assaulting a young girl in Thailand has been jailed for four years. Ian Heddle, 61, was found to have stored 272,936 indecent images of children alongside 4,001 videos after being apprehended by police. Heddle, who played midfield for Scottish clubs including Dunfermline Athletic and St Johnstone in the 1980s and 1990s, was arrested at Edinburgh Airport in February 2023. He was about to fly back to Asia, where he had been working as a crane operator. The investigation began when police received intelligence linking Heddle's email and MeWe accounts to child abuse material online. In his interview, Heddle admitted officers would find thousands of images and videos on his hard drives, meticulously categorised into folders. Among the disturbing finds were three videos on his iPhone 12, date-stamped September and October 2019, showing him abusing a young girl. The videos were recorded in Changwat Chon Buri, Thailand. Although his face was not visible, Heddle’s distinctive thin wedding band made identification possible, reported sky news. The National Crime Agency (NCA) liaised with the Royal Thai Police to ensure the child's safeguarding and secure a vital witness statement. Duncan Burrage of the NCA emphasised the global reach of their capabilities: "Offenders like Ian Heddle think that travelling to the other side of the world offers them immunity. But our collaboration with international partners ensures justice." At the High Court in Glasgow last month, Heddle admitted to sexually assaulting the child and possessing and making indecent images of children. On Tuesday, he received a six-year extended sentence: four years in custody, followed by two years on licence upon release. He was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely. Detective Inspector Adrian Ure of Police Scotland's National Child Abuse Investigations Unit remarked, "Heddle's behaviour was deplorable, demonstrating no regard for his victims. This sentencing sends a clear message that offenders will be brought to justice." Source: Sky News -- 2024-07-31 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Every one of those images has a victim How emboldened do these perverts feel, that they store and video themselves abusing a child? 4 years to me is manifestly inadequate for the safety of children 1
Loyl Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 1 hour ago, smedly said: upon his release he should be transferred to Thailand to face charges and locked up here for another 6 years Well said 1
klauskunkel Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 3 hours ago, webfact said: Detective Inspector Adrian Ure of Police Scotland's National Child Abuse Investigations Unit remarked, "This sentencing sends a clear message that offenders will be brought to justice." In the spirit of generalization employed by the above Detective Inspector: This sentencing sends a clear message that offenders will get only 4 years in prison.
soalbundy Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 3 hours ago, watchcat said: And for this crime he gets 4 years, should be more. I think those 4 years in prison as a child sex offender will feel like 100. 1
IamNoone88 Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 Deviant ... what the hell is wrong with these people.
kwaussie Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 Hopefully he can be red flagged and banned from all Asian countries. 1
nakhonandy Posted July 31, 2024 Posted July 31, 2024 3 hours ago, Will B Good said: The only thing I could say is........ four years inside a Glasgow jail as a kiddy fiddler......will seem like a lifetime!! It would do if he was put in with the general population. However, this scum will be protected and isolated from the hard men. Could he not have served his time in Thailand? No such protected luxury then.
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