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Edinburgh Man Grooms Girls Online | Edinburgh News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
A 43-year-old Edinburgh man has been jailed for eight years after posing as a 15-year-old girl online to groom and sexually exploit eight young girls — six under 13, including one just nine. He pressured victims daily for explicit images, tried to arrange sexual meetings, and admitted to eight charges spanning nearly a year. The judge called his actions “seriously disturbing and depraved,” while the defense acknowledged his insight into his behavior. After prison, he’ll face six years of strict supervision, a 20-year ban on devices and contact with minors, and indefinite registration as a sex offender. Police praised the victims’ courage and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/64b145c8fee2a860