DEAN MUTCH FROM KEMNAY INVOLVED IN SEX OFFENCES WITH TEENAGE GIRL IN ABERDEEN

In September 2018, a young rugby player from Kemnay named Dean Mutch found himself at the center of a serious criminal case involving inappropriate communications with a minor. The case came to light after Mutch admitted to sending sexually explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl via Facebook, a social media platform he used from his residence on Stewart Crescent in Kemnay.

Mutch's messages, which aimed at either obtaining sexual gratification or causing the girl humiliation, alarm, and distress, were sent over a period spanning from February to March of the previous year. These messages contained explicit remarks that clearly indicated an intent to engage in inappropriate conduct. In addition to these communications, Mutch also confessed to engaging in indecent communication with an older child during the same timeframe, further compounding the severity of his actions.

At the time of the court proceedings, Mutch was 19 years old and a player for the Aberdeen Wanderers rugby club. His involvement in the case was made public when he appeared before Aberdeen Sheriff Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charges. During the hearing, a photograph was shown on his Facebook profile, depicting him dressed in the rugby club's uniform and standing beside an Aberdeen Wanderers RFC scoreboard, which added a visual context to his association with the club.

Sheriff Philip Mann sentenced Mutch to a period of supervision lasting three years. The court also mandated that he participate in any programs deemed necessary by the social work department, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and monitoring. Additionally, Mutch was placed on the sex offenders’ register for the same duration, a measure intended to keep a record of his criminal behavior and ensure ongoing oversight.

Sheriff Mann issued a stern warning to Mutch, indicating that failure to comply with the court’s orders could result in a custodial sentence, highlighting the seriousness with which the judicial system viewed his actions.

Earlier in August 2018, Mutch had already admitted to similar offences involving sending sexual messages to a girl he believed to be between 13 and 16 years old. The charges covered a period from February 1 to March 9 of that year, during which he communicated from his home in Kemnay. The messages, which contained sexually explicit content, were part of the case that led to his court appearance.

Despite the guilty plea, the case was further deferred to allow social workers to complete a psychiatric report, indicating ongoing assessments of Mutch’s mental health and suitability for sentencing. Defence lawyer Chris Maitland explained that additional reports were necessary due to certain issues that needed to be addressed before a final judgment could be made.

Mutch is scheduled to return to court on September 20 for sentencing, where the full extent of his punishment will be determined based on the completed reports and the court’s assessment of his case.