DAVID MCKENZIE FROM ELGIN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES IN MORAY

In September 2008, a severe legal action was taken against David McKenzie, a man from Elgin, who was convicted of serious sexual offenses involving young girls. The court's decision to impose a life sentence underscores the gravity of his actions and the perceived ongoing threat he poses to the safety of children in the community.

McKenzie, aged 20 at the time, appeared before Elgin Sheriff Court in Moray to face charges related to his conduct. He had previously admitted to breaching the peace after an incident that left three eight-year-old girls visibly distressed and frightened. Additionally, he acknowledged violating a sexual offences prevention order issued in 2006, which explicitly prohibited him from making contact with girls under the age of 17. This order was meant to restrict his interactions with minors, but he had evidently disregarded these legal boundaries.

At the time of the incident, McKenzie was on bail, a decision made just four days prior by the same court. The case was subsequently referred to the High Court at Edinburgh for further proceedings, where Sheriff Ian Cameron reviewed the details of McKenzie's behavior and criminal history. In his report, Sheriff Cameron highlighted that McKenzie had developed a troubling pattern as a sexual predator, raising significant concerns about his potential for future offenses.

The incident in question occurred in March of the previous year, when McKenzie approached a group of girls cycling in Elgin. He attempted to lure them into some nearby lock-up garages by introducing himself as 'Peter' and assuring them,