On 29 April 1998 Colin Turnbull Reid was found guilty of two charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour.
The first charge related to his conduct towards a girl on various occasions between 8 June 1992 and 12 October 1996, when she was 4-8 years of age. The second charge related to his conduct towards her younger sister on various occasions between 1 January 1995 and 12 October 1996 when she was 2-4 years of age.
Each of the girls gave evidence as to what was alleged in her case. In the case of the younger sister, this was that he had inserted his finger into her private parts and masturbated in her presence to the emission of semen.
In the case of the older girl, it was alleged that he had induced her to handle his private member and masturbate him to the emission of semen, and threatened her with violence if she disclosed his behaviour to others.
The judge stated the appeal was not well-founded. Accordingly it was refused.
