A Fife sheriff labelled a 22-year-old man a “predator” towards children as he jailed him.
Sheriff Grant McCulloch sentenced Michael Harlow, a prisoner at Perth, to 26 months at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
Harlow was subject to A Risk of Sexual Harm Order prohibiting him from living in accommodation not approved by the chief constable but on occasions between November 19 and November 24, he failed to stay in approved accommodation at Keir Hardie Street, Methil, contrary to the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005.
Harlow also failed to adhere to instructions that, having been granted bail on November 19 on the condition he did not approach or contact a named woman, he, on November 28, at an address in Kirkcaldy, failed to comply and approached and contacted the woman.
Harlow, who pled guilty, was told by the sheriff: “This is your second conviction under the Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences Scotland Act.
“You were placed in accommodation so the authorities could keep an eye on you, as you are a danger and a predator.
