A Dundee man with a “truly shocking” record of sexual assault offences has been given a six-year jail term for raping and abusing a girl.
James Kidd, 28, started preying on his victim when she was aged just 12-years-old, in December 2010.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard how the abuse took place at locations in Fife, including St Andrews and Methil.
It continued until July 6 2017 when Kidd raped the young woman.
No option other than prison
The story emerged after Kidd, of Dundee, was found guilty by a jury in November of raping the girl.
He pled guilty to a charge of sexually assaulting the woman during proceedings.
The court heard Kidd had numerous convictions for sexual offences and had previously served jail time.
On Wednesday, judge Norman McFadyen told Kidd he had no other option but to send him to prison.
He will be supervised by the authorities for three years following his release from custody.
‘Life sentence’ considered
Telling him that he considered having him assessed for an Order for Lifelong Restriction, Judge McFadyen said “You pose a very high risk of offending especially against children and vulnerable adults.
“You are at significant risk of having an Order of Lifelong Restriction being imposed on you – it is effectively a life sentence.
“However, I have reached with some hesitation that the proper approach to take today is to impose an extended sentence.
“The custodial part will be six years.
“Once you have been released from the custodial part you will be subjected to supervision in the community for a period of three years.”
Sex Offenders Register for life
Judge McFadyen had earlier heard from defence solicitor advocate Gordon Martin who told him that his client still maintains his innocence.
Mr Martin said Kidd had suffered “adverse experiences” growing up but understood he would have to go to prison for the crime.
Mr Martin added: “He is still a young man.
“He would like the opportunity to turn his life around.”
Kidd was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
