RYAN DOUGLAS SALTCOATS SEX OFFENDER REARRESTED AFTER FIGHT IN GREEN STREET

In a recent development in Saltcoats, Ryan Douglas, a known sex offender with a troubling criminal history, has found himself back behind bars following an incident involving a physical altercation. The events unfolded on August 12 of this year in Green Street, Saltcoats, where Douglas was involved in a fight that resulted in a four-month jail sentence.

Douglas, who was previously convicted in May 2015 for the attempted rape of a schoolgirl, has a long history of violent and antisocial behavior. His earlier conviction saw him sentenced to six years in prison after a horrifying attack on a 17-year-old girl. According to reports, Douglas approached his victim in broad daylight as she was walking along Bank Street. He then forcibly grabbed her, holding her in a headlock and pulling her by the hair into nearby bushes.

The teenage girl fought back fiercely, and her screams for help caught the attention of a woman who was out with her young son. Hearing the distress, the woman went to investigate and saw Douglas pushing the girl against a tree, with his arm wrapped around her neck. The girl desperately pleaded, “Please help me I don’t know this man,” but Douglas dismissed her pleas, claiming, “She’s only joking. It’s just a joke.”

Fortunately, two cyclists who happened to be passing by intervened and chased Douglas away. Police were quickly alerted and managed to track him down to a residence in Irvine, where they found him hiding under a pile of clothes. The authorities confirmed that Douglas, who has previous convictions for violence, possession of offensive weapons, and anti-social behavior, had been drinking heavily after attending a funeral before heading to a party, which likely contributed to his aggressive behavior.

His recent arrest and sentencing highlight ongoing concerns about his dangerous behavior and the risks he poses to the community in Saltcoats and surrounding areas. The case continues to draw attention to the challenges of managing offenders with violent histories and the importance of vigilant law enforcement in maintaining public safety.