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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Craig Meighan

Scot found in possession of indecent images of children arrested in Thailand

The Scot is now subject to extradition proceedings

A SCOT convicted of being found in possession of indecent images of children in 2014 has been arrested in Thailand, Police Scotland have said.

The force confirmed that a 46-year-old man from Lanarkshire had been caught on an international warrant on Monday.

William Dempster was convicted in May 2014 and fled the UK before he could be sentenced and was believed to have travelled to Thailand.

Following extensive enquiries by Police Scotland, the National Crime Agency and the Royal Thai Police, Dempster was arrested in Pattaya and will now be subject to extradition proceedings.

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