Teenager pleads guilty to culpable homicide after death of bus driver in Elgin

A 16-year-old male has pleaded guilty to culpable homicide following the death of Keith Rollinson in Elgin in February.

The incident happened at the town’s bus station on St Giles Road around 10.40pm on Friday, 2 February, 2024.

Mr Rollinson, 58, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital, where he later died.

The 16-year-old male pleaded guilty to culpable homicide at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, 18 October.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Inspector Andrew Wilson said: “Mr Rollinson’s death was a tragedy which affected a number of people across Elgin and the wider Moray area. The thoughts of the entire policing team remain with his family, friends and colleagues who have suffered a devastating loss.

“No one should expect to be the subject of violence while simply going about their job and today justice has been delivered with the conviction of the person responsible for this senseless act.

"While no outcome can undo what happened I hope this guilty plea brings some measure of comfort to Keith’s family, friends, and colleagues."

Chief Inspector Mike McKenzie, area commander for Moray, said: “Since Keith Rollinson’s death, we have been working closely with a range of partners to tackle youth disorder in Elgin, particularly around the bus station.

“This work will continue and are committed to working with partners to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour."