MATTHEW MANN FROM COATBRIDGE AND BELLSHILL CONVICTED OF RAPE OF VULNERABLE SCHOOLGIRL IN LANARKSHIRE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Matthew Mann, originally from Coatbridge and now residing in Bellshill, has been found guilty of a heinous sexual assault involving a vulnerable 15-year-old girl from a children’s home. The incident took place in November of the previous year and has since garnered significant attention from law enforcement and the judiciary.

According to court reports, the young girl, who was suffering from psychological issues, was seen staggering outside an off-licence in Coatbridge, clearly under the influence of alcohol. She approached Mann, requesting him to purchase more cheap booze for her, a plea that set the tragic events into motion. When Mann returned with the alcohol, he did not simply assist her but instead led her to a secluded area nearby.

There, in a moment of predatory behavior, Mann pulled down her jogging bottoms and committed the assault. The girl, described as vulnerable and inebriated, was unable to resist or seek help at the time. The incident was reported to the authorities, leading to Mann’s arrest and subsequent trial.

During the court proceedings, Lord Cameron presided over the case. After hearing the evidence, he called for further reports on Mann’s background and mental state before passing judgment. Mann was remanded in custody and will face sentencing at the High Court in Edinburgh next month. The case has raised serious concerns about the safety of vulnerable young people and the importance of safeguarding measures in the community.