TED BARTLETT FROM KINTORE FOUND GUILTY OF RAPE OF SCHOOLGIRL OVER 20 YEARS AGO IN ABERDEEN

In a significant legal development, Ted Bartlett, a 67-year-old freelance photographer residing on Henderson Drive in Kintore, has been convicted of the heinous crime of raping a schoolgirl more than two decades ago. The conviction was reached after a jury at the High Court in Aberdeen unanimously found Bartlett guilty of the serious offence, which took place over 20 years in the past.

During the court proceedings, the judge, Lord Uist, decided to defer sentencing Bartlett until a criminal justice social report could be prepared. This report will likely assess Bartlett’s background and any potential risk he may pose, before the court determines the appropriate punishment.

Following the verdict, Bartlett was remanded in custody, ensuring he remains detained pending sentencing. Additionally, he has been placed on the sex offenders register, a measure that underscores the gravity of the crime and the ongoing concern for public safety.

The sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place at the High Court in Edinburgh next month, where further details regarding the penalty for Bartlett will be announced. The case has garnered significant attention, given the lengthy period that has elapsed since the offence and the serious nature of the crime.