iStockA teenager raped a 13-year-old child and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl on the same day in a wooded area.
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, targeted the children in Dundee on February 10, 2023.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard how the youth was 15 years old at the time of the attacks, which took place in the same wooded area. He is now 17.
The accused was found guilty on Tuesday of rape and sexual assault charges at proceedings but had denied any wrongdoing.
Prosecutor Alistair Murray told judge Michael O’Grady KC that the accused had no previous convictions.
Defence solicitor advocate Jim Stephenson told the court that, given the court would need to obtain a report about his client’s background, he would not say anything more until proceedings later this year.
Mr Stephenson added: “I will reserve any mitigation to that date.”
Judge O’Grady remanded the youth in custody.
He added: “You have been convicted of very serious offences. Rape of another person is serious as it can have untold consequences on complainers.
“You will be remanded in custody.”
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