Man Jailed for Possessing Indecent Images of Children

A Fife man has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing indecent images of children.

Officers searched Grant McAuley's home address in Dunfermline in July 2022 and found several hundred stills and videos on devices belonging to him.

He was arrested, and the 24-year-old pleaded guilty at Dunfermline Sheriff Court in August this year to offenses relating to the possession and distribution of indecent images.

He was jailed for two years when he appeared for sentencing on Thursday, 21 September.

Detective Inspector Adrian Ure, of Police Scotland's National Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: "Grant McAuley's offending and behavior were appalling. He showed utter contempt for the child victims and the horrific sexual abuse they suffered, in the images and videos he was viewing and sharing.

"In committing these crimes, McAuley believed that his online offending would go undetected. However, there is no hiding place, and as a result of our investigation, he will now rightly face a custodial sentence and the consequences of his actions."

"Any form of child sexual abuse is a serious criminal offense and is a priority for Police Scotland. We encourage anyone with concerns about a child at risk of abuse, or a potential victim, to contact police immediately."