Former Hamilton man convicted of sexually abusing girl in town

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A former Hamilton man has been convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in the town more than 30 years ago. A jury heard that William Hamilton molested her.Hamilton, 57, of Arbroath, could now be jailed after he was found guilty of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Nine months later she plucked up the courage to go to the police.After the jury’s guilty verdict, Sheriff Ray Small deferred sentence until November for background reports and a risk assessment.Hamilton was allowed to remain on bail. * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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