Pensioner jailed for sex assault on young girl
24 March 2017
A pensioner has been jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl.
Robert William Dalgleish, was sentenced to eight months for the attack.
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Stornoway Sheriff Court previously heard the child said she was “scared” after it occurred.
Dalgleish retired and moved to Lewis around 2011, the court heard.
He had previously been bailed to a Dingwall address, and returned to Stornoway for sentencing today.
Solicitor Angus Macdonald said he was in “no doubt” his client is "extremely remorseful"
for his behaviour.
Dalgleish reported being in a "very dark place" at that period, said the lawyer.
Sheriff Murdo MacLeod told him: “This is an appalling crime you opportunistically took advantage and you assaulted her purely for your own sexual gratification.”
He stressed: “The gravity of the crime must be marked by a custodial sentence.”