STEVE MARTIN FROM ALLOA AND CUMBERNAULD JAILED FOR SEX OFFENCES AGAINST YOUNG BOYS

In a case that has shocked the local communities of Alloa and Cumbernauld, Steven Martin, aged 54, has been sentenced to prison for serious sexual offences committed against three young boys. The crimes took place during the late 1980s, specifically in 1988 and 1989, when the victims were between the ages of 11 and 13. Martin, who was residing at Pine Grove in Alloa at the time, used his position of trust as a football coach and a school janitor to exploit vulnerable children.

Martin’s actions came to light during a court hearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court, where Sheriff William Gallacher condemned his conduct as “shocking and disgraceful.” The court was informed that Martin had been involved in running a youth club and coaching at a local boys’ football team, roles that placed him in a position of authority and trust over young boys. It was during overnight stays at his flat that Martin committed the abuse, preying on the innocence of his young victims.

The court heard that Martin’s criminal conduct was not isolated. In 2008, he had previously been jailed for similar offences involving an eight-year-old and an 11-year-old boy. This prior conviction was brought into consideration during the sentencing, highlighting a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior. Sheriff Gallacher emphasized the gravity of the case, stating, “You have already reported two charges of a similar nature, and I have to take that into account. I must seek to do justice for everyone involved.”

As part of his sentence, Martin was sentenced to 15 months in prison. The sheriff also ordered that upon his release, Martin would be subject to a seven-month supervision order, during which social workers would monitor his activities closely. Additionally, Martin was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register, ensuring ongoing oversight of his conduct. Sheriff Gallacher made it clear that had all four charges—those from 1988, 1989, and 2008—been considered together, the sentence might have been more severe, given the seriousness of the offences, the ages of the victims, and the breach of trust involved.