A unique festival that celebrates the older LGBT community will take place tomorrow at Park Hotel in Kilmarnock.
13.06.2024 - 22:15 / dailyrecord.co.uk
An ex-Police Scotland officer has been found guilty of 'appalling abuse' against several Lanarkshire women
Former cop Christopher Ferguson was today convicted at Hamilton Sheriff Court for a series of abusive and violent offences.
Following a complaint against the 31-year-old, an investigation was launched and officers took proactive steps to identify and approach further potential victims. Ferguson was arrested and charged in 2021 and suspended immediately.
He is due to be sentenced on Thursday, 11 July, 2024.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: “My thoughts are with those who survived the appalling abuse by Christopher Ferguson and I hope this conviction provides them with some measure of closure. I commend their strength in reporting these crimes and bringing him to justice.
“We understand how difficult it can be to report these kinds of offences, particularly when the perpetrator is a police officer, but I want the public to be reassured that all reports are thoroughly investigated, no matter when the offending took place or who is involved.
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