Angus businessman jailed for abusing children

An Angus businessman has been jailed for 11 years and nine months for abusing five children and attempting to target others.

Colin Bandeen, who owned a motorsport company, was found guilty of 12 charges following a trial at the High Court in Stirling.

The 63-year-old’s offending took place at addresses in Angus and Fife between 2001 and 2019.

He will also be supervised for two years following his release from jail.

The court heard Bandeen befriended several parents in an attempt to gain access to their young children.

The court was told Bandeen invited himself into their homes, gave gifts and took a number of his victims on holidays.

Bandeen was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Scotland’s procurator fiscal for High Court sexual offending, Katrina Parkes said Bandeen had used his position of trust and community links to prey on vulnerable young children.

She said: “His offending affected many, who now live with the traumatic consequences of his actions.

“I would like to commend their bravery in coming forward. Their strength has resulted in his conviction.”