BRANDON ROBB FROM LESLIE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC ABUSE IN FIFE AND EDINBURGH

A man from Leslie, Brandon Robb, has been convicted and sentenced for a series of serious sexual offences and domestic abuse incidents spanning over a decade. The case, which has garnered significant attention, highlights the disturbing pattern of Robb’s criminal behavior, which included targeting vulnerable children and women in various locations across Fife and Edinburgh.

Robb, now 28 years old, was found guilty of multiple charges related to his abuse of minors and adults. His criminal activities began when he was a teenager, with allegations dating back to May 2011. Over a four-year period, Robb subjected two young girls and a young boy to horrific ordeals at different locations within Leslie. These crimes included sexual assaults that left lasting trauma on his victims. The court heard harrowing details of one incident where Robb seized a young girl by her neck, constricting her breathing, and repeatedly punched her, demonstrating a violent and predatory nature.

In addition to his crimes against children, Robb also committed acts of terror and intimidation against two women in Leslie, with these offences occurring between November 2019 and February 2023. His pattern of violence and sexual predation was confirmed through evidence presented during his trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. The court also noted that Robb has a prior criminal record for sexual offences, including rape, unlawful sexual intercourse with a child, sexual assault, and domestic abuse charges.

During the sentencing hearing, Robb appeared via a video link from prison at the High Court in Inverness. The prosecution sought a lifelong restriction order, which is reserved for the most violent and dangerous offenders. Such an order entails a life-long prison term combined with intensive social work supervision upon release, with the possibility of recall to prison if further crimes are committed. The defense, led by counsel Richard Goddard KC, argued against imposing such a restriction, citing Robb’s age at the time of the offences and the nature of the charges as reasons to consider a less severe sentence.

Judge Lord Lake decided to defer sentencing until a comprehensive risk assessment could be completed. This assessment will determine whether Robb poses a continued threat to the public. The final sentencing is scheduled for June at the High Court in Edinburgh, where the court will also consider a Crown request to impose indefinite non-harassment orders to protect four individuals from Robb’s potential contact.

Following the trial, Robb was sentenced on June 30, 2025, to seven years in prison for his convictions related to non-recent sexual offences against children and domestic abuse. He was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, given a 20-year non-harassment order, and will be subject to a six-year license period upon his release. These measures aim to prevent any further harm and ensure ongoing supervision.

Detective Sergeant Alasdair Young issued a statement emphasizing the severity of Robb’s actions, describing him as a violent predator who preyed on vulnerable victims. He expressed hope that the victims find some solace in knowing that Robb is now behind bars, preventing him from causing further harm. Detective Young also highlighted the challenges faced in investigating past abuse cases and reaffirmed Police Scotland’s commitment to pursuing justice for victims, regardless of when or where the offences occurred. The police continue to encourage anyone with information or who wishes to report abuse to contact them via the non-emergency number 101.