DEAN STEWART FLEEING SCOTLAND AFTER SEX OFFENDER PRISON RELEASE FROM KILWINNING AND IRVINE
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Kilwinning N/A Sexual Abuser
In a startling development, Dean Stewart, a former police officer from Kilwinning, made a swift escape to England immediately following his release from prison. Stewart, who had been incarcerated for a period of five years, was convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses committed during his tenure as a police officer in Ayrshire. His departure from Scotland was marked by him jumping into a waiting taxi right at the gates of the prison, indicating a hurried attempt to leave the country.
Stewart, aged 39, was sentenced in 2005 after a lengthy trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The court found him guilty of three significant charges, including the use of lewd, indecent, and libidinous practices towards a 15-year-old girl between September and December 1999 in Kilwinning. Additionally, he was convicted of assaulting another woman in Irvine in October 2003. His crimes spanned a period from 1998 to 2004, during which he was serving as a constable in Ayrshire.
During the trial, evidence revealed that Stewart had used his position of authority to prey on vulnerable women. One of the most disturbing allegations involved the abduction and sexual assault of a woman in his patrol car. The court's verdict also included charges related to his inappropriate behavior towards a minor, which further tarnished his reputation. After his conviction, Stewart was transferred to Peterhead Prison, a facility known for housing sex offenders, where he served his sentence.
Following his release, Stewart was seen leaving Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow, where he had been temporarily moved before his discharge. Witnesses reported that he headed straight to Central Station, where he was believed to have boarded a train heading south. It is understood that Stewart will remain on license for the next two years, under strict supervision.
Sources close to the case disclosed that Stewart had boasted about leveraging his police and military connections to secure employment as a private security guard in the Wolverhampton area. An insider revealed that Stewart considered himself a 'hardman' and was attempting to distance himself from his past crimes by relocating. The source also mentioned that Stewart's reputation had been severely damaged, describing him as a distinctive-looking individual who had affected many people during his reign of terror.
Stewart's personal life was also marred by turmoil. His wife, Gillian, whom he married in a lavish ceremony at Eilean Donan Castle in Kyle of Lochalsh—famous as the filming location of the movie Highlander—divorced him while he was imprisoned. The divorce was finalized in June 2006, and Gillian was reportedly distraught over the marriage, which took place amidst Stewart's ongoing predatory behavior. Stewart's attempt to appeal his conviction was unsuccessful.
One of Stewart's former victims described him as a control freak who exploited his police and army connections to intimidate women into sexual acts. The victim added that if Stewart's threats or persuasion failed, he would resort to assault. She also expressed concern that Stewart showed no remorse and believed he might continue his pattern of hunting women once again, especially given his recent escape from justice.
Stewart, aged 39, was sentenced in 2005 after a lengthy trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The court found him guilty of three significant charges, including the use of lewd, indecent, and libidinous practices towards a 15-year-old girl between September and December 1999 in Kilwinning. Additionally, he was convicted of assaulting another woman in Irvine in October 2003. His crimes spanned a period from 1998 to 2004, during which he was serving as a constable in Ayrshire.
During the trial, evidence revealed that Stewart had used his position of authority to prey on vulnerable women. One of the most disturbing allegations involved the abduction and sexual assault of a woman in his patrol car. The court's verdict also included charges related to his inappropriate behavior towards a minor, which further tarnished his reputation. After his conviction, Stewart was transferred to Peterhead Prison, a facility known for housing sex offenders, where he served his sentence.
Following his release, Stewart was seen leaving Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow, where he had been temporarily moved before his discharge. Witnesses reported that he headed straight to Central Station, where he was believed to have boarded a train heading south. It is understood that Stewart will remain on license for the next two years, under strict supervision.
Sources close to the case disclosed that Stewart had boasted about leveraging his police and military connections to secure employment as a private security guard in the Wolverhampton area. An insider revealed that Stewart considered himself a 'hardman' and was attempting to distance himself from his past crimes by relocating. The source also mentioned that Stewart's reputation had been severely damaged, describing him as a distinctive-looking individual who had affected many people during his reign of terror.
Stewart's personal life was also marred by turmoil. His wife, Gillian, whom he married in a lavish ceremony at Eilean Donan Castle in Kyle of Lochalsh—famous as the filming location of the movie Highlander—divorced him while he was imprisoned. The divorce was finalized in June 2006, and Gillian was reportedly distraught over the marriage, which took place amidst Stewart's ongoing predatory behavior. Stewart's attempt to appeal his conviction was unsuccessful.
One of Stewart's former victims described him as a control freak who exploited his police and army connections to intimidate women into sexual acts. The victim added that if Stewart's threats or persuasion failed, he would resort to assault. She also expressed concern that Stewart showed no remorse and believed he might continue his pattern of hunting women once again, especially given his recent escape from justice.