❌ JOHN HEGGIE – BLACKPOOL ❌
📍 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
- Jailed for 9 years for multiple child sex offences
- Convicted at Preston Crown Court
- Given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)
- Placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely
📝 Case Summary:
John Heggie, 63, of Troutbeck Crescent, Blackpool, was found guilty of sexually abusing two children after an investigation was launched in 2022. He was charged with causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual activity in the presence of a child, and sexual assault on a child.
Despite denying wrongdoing, a jury at Preston Crown Court found him guilty. He was sentenced to nine years in prison, issued an indefinite SHPO, and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
During the investigation, police noted Heggie showed no remorse. He preyed on vulnerable victims and used them for his own perverted gratification. Police praised the bravery of the children involved and encouraged other victims to come forward.
❗ Clare’s Law Reminder:
If you are concerned about someone’s past behaviour, you can request information through Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme). This allows you to check whether someone has a history of abuse.