COLIN MCMASTER SENTENCED IN BATHGATE FOR CHILD ABUSE IN EDINBURGH

A man named Colin McMaster, aged 40, has been handed down an eight-year prison sentence after being found guilty of abusing two young girls. The court proceedings revealed that McMaster engaged in prolonged and disturbing acts of molestation against one girl, who was only eight years old at the time, for nearly six years. In addition, he also subjected a second girl, aged 11, to abuse over a period of several months. The details of the case indicated that during the abuse, one of the victims was forced to watch pornographic films and was denied the basic right to wear clothes, further highlighting the severity and depravity of McMaster’s actions.

Following a comprehensive trial, McMaster was convicted on four charges related to lewd and indecent behavior. The case was presided over by Lord Malcolm at the High Court in Edinburgh, where the judge emphasized the profound impact of McMaster’s crimes, describing them as causing 'substantial damage.'

The court’s ruling included a strict supervision order, mandating that McMaster remain under close monitoring for four years after his release from prison. Furthermore, he is permanently barred from working with children, a measure aimed at preventing any future harm. His name will also be entered into the sex offenders' register for life, ensuring ongoing public awareness of his status.

The judge underscored the ongoing risk McMaster poses, stating that he 'remains a material risk to children,' and that additional protective measures are essential to safeguard the community. The case has been marked by the court with a caption reading 'ABUSE: McMaster,' highlighting the gravity of the offenses committed in Bathgate and Edinburgh.