Pensioner had 'largest hoard' of child abuse images to be seized in Scotland

Pensioner had ‘largest hoard’ of child abuse images to be seized in Scotland At Falkirk Sheriff Court, MacPherson pleaded guilty to downloading, possessing and distributing indecent images over a period spanning more than 14 years, specifically between 1 January 2012 and 20 January 2026. Solicitor‑advocate Stephen Biggam, representing the defence, stated that MacPherson is deaf and suffers from macular degeneration. Biggam further remarked, “continued to spell astir his concern and had not been immoderate centre of attraction successful the community, arsenic is his way.” Sheriff Craig Harris informed members of the public that they could withdraw and take effect once the lawsuit concluded, noting that matters might be “difficult for immoderate radical to hear.” He placed MacPherson on the Sex Offenders Register and requested inheritance reports ahead of a further hearing scheduled for 8 September. The sheriff told MacPherson, “The offences are acold excessively superior for maine to proceed without a report.” He added, “Given the quality and the standard and the clip implicit which the offences person been committed, the hazard you airs erstwhile you are astatine liberty, and the apt result by mode of sentence, you indispensable present beryllum remanded into custody.”