SHANE STOTT FROM ROCHDALE SENTENCED FOR OBSCENE VIDEOS AND STALKING

In January 2016, Shane Stott, an 18-year-old resident of Rochdale, faced the court to answer for a series of serious criminal offenses. The court proceedings revealed that Stott had engaged in disturbing activities that caused significant distress to his victims. Among the charges was the distribution of obscene videos, which he shared with malicious intent, and stalking behavior that involved instilling fear of violence in the victim.

One of the most alarming incidents involved Stott posting a video on Facebook that depicted a girl performing a sexual act. Accompanying this video was her phone number, which he deliberately included to facilitate contact. This act led to the girl receiving a barrage of unwanted calls, further exacerbating her distress. The court heard that prior to this, Stott had made initial contact with the girl through social media platforms, attempting to arrange a meeting. When she declined his invitation, he continued his malicious pursuit, demonstrating a clear pattern of harassment and exploitation.

The judge emphasized the malicious intent behind Stott’s actions and the profound impact they had on the victims. The court sentenced him to four years in a young offenders' institution, reflecting the severity of his crimes. Additionally, Stott was ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from further harm.