Son of Church Minister guilty of the historic sexual abuse of a child.

Man Found Guilty of Historic Child Abuse

Stewart Petrie, son of Craigiebuckler Parish Church minister Kenneth Petrie, has been found guilty of the historic sexual abuse of a child he met through the church.

The abuse took place over a number of occasions two decades ago at various locations, including Craigiebuckler Manse.

Further details of the case and the extent of the abuse were not disclosed in the initial reports.

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse within religious institutions. It is important to remember that victims of abuse should seek support and report any incidents to the appropriate authorities.