ABERDEEN MAN KEITH GRANT SEXUALLY ABUSED YOUNG GIRL IN ABERDEEN AND BUCHAN

In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Keith Grant, a 44-year-old man from Aberdeen, has been convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl over a period of several years. The abuse took place at various addresses across the Buchan area, a region in the north-east of Scotland, where Grant’s predatory actions became so frequent that the victim later described the experience as something she had come to see as 'normal.'

The criminal proceedings unfolded over a four-day trial at Peterhead Sheriff Court, where the court heard harrowing details of Grant’s misconduct. The young girl, whose age ranged from as young as seven years old, was subjected to Grant’s abuse between the years 2014 and 2017. The court was told that the repeated nature of the assaults left a lasting impact on the victim, who struggled to comprehend the extent of the trauma inflicted upon her.

During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence of Grant’s offending, which spanned several years and multiple locations within the north-east. The court was also informed of a second charge involving Grant’s alleged sexual assault on another pre-teen girl. However, after careful consideration, the jury or judge found that this second charge was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and Grant was not convicted on that count.

Following the verdict, the victim’s statement was highlighted in court, where she expressed her feelings about the abuse. She revealed that the frequency of the assaults was so high that she eventually perceived the abuse as a normal part of her life, a testament to the disturbing extent of Grant’s manipulation and exploitation.

Keith Grant’s actions have now been formally recognized as criminal, and he faces the consequences of his misconduct. The case has brought to light the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children and the need for vigilance in communities across Aberdeen and the wider north-east region.