STEVEN KEOGH FROM DUNDEE SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC CHILD SEX ABUSE IN EDINBURGH
In a case that has shocked the community, Steven Keogh, a man originally from Dundee, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of heinous sexual offenses committed against a young girl with learning difficulties.The crimes took place across various locations, including houses in Dundee and Broughty Ferry, where Keogh preyed on the vulnerable girl over an extended period.
Keogh's actions, which spanned from before the girl turned 12 and continued into her teenage years, involved a series of disturbing and prolonged acts of abuse.
During the trial, it was revealed that Keogh had subjected the girl to repeated sexual assaults, including one particularly disturbing incident where he instructed her and a young boy to remove their clothes and lie on a bed.
Keogh then forced the boy to touch the girl while he watched, demonstrating a disturbing level of manipulation and cruelty.
In addition to sexual abuse, Keogh resorted to physical violence, often striking the girl with a belt and slapping her.
He also assaulted two other boys, using the same method of physical punishment.
The court heard that Keogh's conduct was marked by a complete disregard for the well-being of his victims, with the judge describing his crimes as
