Brian Stobie, 70, was jailed for more than a decade at the High Court in Edinburgh.
A man who was confronted in a vigilante sting has been jailed for more than 12 years for “serious” sexual offences against children. Brian Stobie was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh earlier this month.
Stobie, 70, was confronted by vigilantes who streamed his arrest online. Detectives have described his crimes as “abhorrent in every sense” and said they caused “immeasurable harm” to his victims.
He was found guilty of a string of child sex offences in the capital following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, December 3. Stobie also pleaded guilty to indecent communication offences.
On Tuesday, December 30, Stobie was sentenced to was sentenced to 12 years and nine months at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Detective Inspector Steph Garnett said: “Stobie’s actions caused immeasurable harm to his young victims. Over several years he deliberately exploited children, and such behaviour is abhorrent in every sense. He will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.
“We remain committed to ensuring offenders like him are brought to justice.
“We know it is difficult to come forward and report sexual crime, but be assured you will be fully supported by our specially trained officers and partner agencies. There is no time bar to reporting, regardless of when it happened, please contact us so we can fully investigate.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A man has been jailed for serious sexual offences against children which took place in Edinburgh.
“Brian Stobie, 70, was sentenced to 12 years and nine months at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, December 30.
“He was convicted at the same court on Wednesday, December 3, and also pleaded guilty to indecent communication offences.”
