Michael McRobie, 34, is convicted of multiple sexual offences against two teenage girls in life
A 34-year-old man from Kirkcaldy has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after committing a series of shocking sexual offences against two teenage girls. Michael McRobie carried out his attacks over several years, leaving a lasting impact on his victims.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard that McRobie began assaulting the girls in March 2016, when one victim was just 13 and the other 16. During one of the attacks, he struck a girl with a whip, highlighting the extreme cruelty of his crimes.
Judge Michael O’Grady KC condemned McRobie for his “deeply dangerous interest” in children and adolescents, describing the harm inflicted as incalculable. “The shadow of your crimes will hang over these young women for the foreseeable future, perhaps forever,” the judge stated.
Embed from Getty ImagesMcRobie was convicted of 12 offences, including six counts of rape. At an earlier trial, he had denied the charges. The court also heard that he had possessed indecent images of children and extreme pornography, further demonstrating the severity of his predatory behaviour.
Following his prison sentence, McRobie will remain under supervision in the community for four years. Breaching his licence conditions could result in his return to prison. In addition, non-harassment orders prevent him from contacting or attempting to contact his victims.
Defence solicitor advocate Gordon Martin noted McRobie’s troubled background, including being bullied at school. However, he acknowledged that McRobie is fully aware he will remain indefinitely on the sex offenders’ register.
Detective Inspector Adrian Ure of Police Scotland’s National Child Abuse Investigation Unit described McRobie as “a sexual predator who manipulated and abused his victims for his own sexual gratification.” He added: “Our thoughts remain with the victims and their families as he faces the consequences of his actions. We encourage anyone with concerns about a child at risk of abuse to contact police immediately, knowing they will be taken seriously and fully supported.”
The case underlines the ongoing dangers posed by sexual predators and the importance of vigilant policing and community awareness. Authorities continue to stress that early reporting and intervention are vital in protecting vulnerable children from harm.
McRobie’s conviction sends a strong message that sexual abuse and exploitation of minors will be met with the full force of the law, reaffirming the courts’ commitment to safeguarding children and punishing those who prey on them.