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STRATHAVEN TEEN GRAEME LINNEN'S SHOCKING GUN-THREAT INCIDENTS IN LANARKSHIRE PARKS
In a series of disturbing incidents that have shocked the community of Strathaven in Lanarkshire, Graeme Linnen, a teenage boy, was involved in two separate episodes of firearm-related threats targeting young children in local parks. These events, which occurred within a span of a few months, have raised serious concerns about youth violence and the safety of children in public spaces.In the first incident, which took place in April 2005, Linnen, then aged 16, confronted a nine-year-old girl in a park. According to court reports, he threatened her with a gun, which was later confirmed to be a ball-bearing firing pistol, and demanded that she remove her pants. The young girl, terrified by the threat, complied with his demand before fleeing the scene in panic. Witnesses saw Linnen firing the weapon in the direction of two other nine-year-old boys and threatening a third boy, further escalating the alarm among local residents.
Following these alarming events, authorities conducted a thorough investigation. Law enforcement officers raided Linnen's residence in Strathaven, where they recovered the firearm concealed among bushes in the garden. They also found pellets stored in packets and a bottle within his bedroom, indicating possession of ammunition and a firearm. Linnen admitted to the three firearm-related offences, which prompted the court to defer sentencing pending further reports.
Despite the seriousness of the charges, Linnen was allowed to remain free on bail during the investigation. However, Sheriff Joyce Powrie ordered him to register as a sex offender for a period of six months, reflecting the gravity of his actions and the potential implications for his future.
In a separate but related incident in May 2005, Linnen, then aged 15, targeted a nine-year-old girl while she was playing with friends in a park. During this daytime attack, he pointed an air pistol at her head and threatened to shoot her unless she undressed. The young girl was visibly terrified by the threat, which was carried out with a replica firearm. Linnen's actions in this case were described as 'immature' by the court, and he was not sentenced to prison. Instead, Hamilton Sheriff Court sentenced him to three years of probation and ordered him to complete 180 hours of community service.
These incidents have sparked concern among parents and community leaders in Strathaven, highlighting the need for increased supervision and intervention programs aimed at preventing youth violence and ensuring the safety of children in public spaces. The court's decisions reflect a recognition of Linnen's age and the nature of his actions, but also underscore the importance of addressing such behavior before it escalates further.