A 57-year-old man has been jailed for non-recent sexual offences

John Somerville from Fife pled guilty to offences including lewd and libidinous behaviour and indecent assaults against a child.

His offending took place in Fife, Glasgow and other locations in Scotland between 1994 and 1998.

He pled guilty at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Thursday, 9 June, 2023.  He was jailed for three years and nine months today (Wednesday, 7 June, 2023).

Detective Inspector Calum Lawrie said: “John Somerville abused a position of trust to carry out his abhorrent behaviour over a prolonged period of time.

“It is a good example of how time is no barrier to justice and he will now face the consequences of his own actions.

All reports of sexual abuse, regardless of the time frame, will be thoroughly investigated by the Non Recent Child Abuse Investigation Team. We were committed to supporting anyone who comes forward, while investigating thoroughly and robustly to bring offenders to justice.

“Should you wish to report a sexual crime to Police Scotland, please do so via 101”