STUART THOMSON FROM DUNDEE ESCAPES PRISON AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT ON WOMAN AT MARINE PARADE WALK
In a recent case heard at Dundee Sheriff Court, Stuart Thomson, a 43-year-old man residing in Dundee, narrowly avoided incarceration after being convicted of a sexual assault that took place at an address on Marine Parade Walk in December 2019.Thomson, who had no prior convictions related to sexual offenses, pleaded guilty to the charge of sexually assaulting a woman while she was asleep.
The incident occurred on December 11, 2019, when he touched her private parts beneath her clothing without her consent.
The court was informed that the assault was committed while the woman was in a vulnerable state, asleep at her residence.
During the sentencing hearing, Thomson appeared before Dundee Sheriff Court, where the judge considered the possibility of an alternative to immediate imprisonment.
The court was told that Thomson’s legal representative, Jim Laverty, argued for a community-based sentence instead of custody, citing the detailed report that recommended such an approach.
Laverty emphasized that the report suggested Thomson could be managed effectively through community supervision, including electronic monitoring, rather than incarceration.
In delivering the sentence, the court mandated Thomson to complete 260 hours of unpaid community service.
Additionally, he is required to register as a sex offender for a period of two years and adhere to supervision conditions imposed by the authorities.
These measures are intended to monitor his behavior and ensure compliance with the court’s directives.
Thomson’s background includes a history of employment with Morrisons, where he worked as a manager from 1996 until 2019.
He is also identified as a former student of Madras College, according to his LinkedIn profile.
In addressing the court, Thomson was informed of the conditions attached to his community order, including the obligation to participate in supervision programs and the notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act for the duration of the order.
The judge’s decision reflects a careful consideration of the circumstances, balancing the seriousness of the offense with the potential for rehabilitation outside of prison.
