Scots pensioner threw brass ornaments at child during decade-long campaign of abuse

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A man who put a child through an almost decade of physical and mental abuse as a child was jailed yesterday for 15 months.George Watt has now been brought to justice after his victim - an ex-soldier - bravely spoke about his ordeal.

The 65 year-old was convicted of assault and neglect following a trial this week at Glasgow Sheriff Court.The offences occurred between January 1987 and January 1996 at addresses in the city's southside.

Watt is already behind bars having been jailed for five years in early 2024 for a gun offence.The pensioner had kept the revolver in a bag in a wardrobe at his home.

He claimed to have found the "daft old thing" under floorboards. Sheriff Gerard Bonnar ordered that Watt’s latest sentence run consecutively to his current jail term.The sheriff said: “These are significant offences in respect of conduct over a number of years.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.