GLASGOW, Scotland – A group of individuals has been convicted of a series of horrific crimes, including the gang rape and attempted murder of children in a drugs den. The abusers face the possibility of a “very substantial” prison sentence for their acts of “extraordinary depravity.” The crimes took place in 2012 and 2019, involving the use of heroin and crack cocaine at a Glasgow drugs den.
The accused, including Iain Owens, Elaine Lannery, Lesley Williams, Paul Brannan, Scott Forbes, Barry Watson, and John Clark, were found guilty of a range of charges, with four of them convicted of attempting to murder a child by pushing her into a microwave and trapping her in other places. Meanwhile, Marianne Gallagher was found guilty of assaulting a child and is awaiting sentencing.
During the trial at the High Court in Glasgow, the use of an Ouija board and the killing of dogs were alleged, but these charges were dropped and all the accused were found not guilty in these regards. Three of the accused were acquitted of all charges, while the rest were warned by Judge Lord Beckett to expect a “very substantial prison sentence” for their “grave and repeated” crimes.
The judge emphasized the severity of the abuse, particularly directed towards a young child, and mentioned the possibility of a lifelong restriction order for the abusers, given the potential risk they pose to the public. Owens, Lannery, and Williams were convicted of multiple counts of assault, sexual assault, rape, and causing a child to ingest drugs and alcohol, while Brannan was found guilty of attempted murder, sexual assault, and supplying class A drugs. Sentencing has been adjourned until January 9.
In summary, a group of individuals have been convicted of heinous crimes including the gang rape and attempted murder of children in a drugs den in Glasgow, Scotland. The severity of their acts has resulted in warnings of “very substantial” prison sentences and the possibility of lifelong restriction orders. Sentencing for the convicted individuals has been postponed until January 9.