Missing Allan Bryant: Facebook troll’s jail gloating adds to family’s pain

An Allan Bryant appeal Facebook troll has been accused of gloating on the eve of the first anniversary of the Glenrothes man going missing.

Stewart McInroy, 23, received a backdated 10-month sentence for sending sick online messages to the family and friends of Allan Jnr.

He was jailed after telling Allan’s dad that he had killed his son.

McInroy was released from prison after serving just a few weeks of his sentence.

Now he has caused more fury by gloating about his freedom.

A Facebook post by McInroy to a friend stated: “If you get sheriff mongol your lucky coz I was expecting three years but got 10 month for the internet trolling lol.”

Allan’s father, Allan Snr, described the comment posted on Wednesday as “sick” and confirmed he had reported the matter to the police.

Supporters of the family’s appeal for information on Allan Jnr’s fate have also condemned McInroy’s behaviour, particularly as the family are preparing to mark the one-year anniversary since his disappearance on November 3.

The Courier has spoken to McInroy following his online comments. Read what he had to say for himself in Saturday’s Courier, or try our digital edition.