Spindrift Iain Owens is a former abattoir worker Police Scotland would eventually pursue more than 1,000 lines of inquiry in what was one of the largest prosecutions of a child abuse ring in Scotland.

Six members of one of Scotland's largest paedophile gangs intend to appeal against their conviction and prison sentences. It comes as the legal aid bill for the case to date has so far exceeded £ ...

Iain Owens, 46; Elaine Lannery, 40; Lesley Williams, 43; Paul Brannan, 42; Scott Forbes, 51; Barry Watson, 48; and John Clark, 48, were convicted in November 2023 following a trial at the High Court ...

It comes as the legal aid bill for the case to date has so far exceeded £1.4m. Iain Owens, 46, Elaine Lannery, 40, Lesley Williams, 43, Paul Brannan, 42, Scott Forbes, 51, Barry Watson, 48, and John ...