A SICK pervert from Troon who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl has been caged.

Robert Sinclair, 65, admitted carrying out various acts of a sexual nature towards the child between 2012 and 2016 at addresses in Troon and other locations.

Between December 1, 2012 and January 31, 2013 Sinclair placed a video recorder in the bathroom and recorded the girl using the toilet so he could watch.

Between January 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013 he provided her with underwear, induced her wear them, show him and run his fingers around her underwear and over her body.

When visiting Byne Hill Caravan Park in Girvan, between March 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013, Sinclair forced her to look at a tablet which was showing a video of naked adult men and women engaging in sexual behaviour.

At an address in Troon, he also showed the girl still images of adults engaging in sexual acts between December 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014.

In October last year Sinclair acted in an abusive manner and attempted to induce the girl into wearing underwear which belonged to a woman.

Sinclair appeared before Sheriff Desmond Leslie at Ayr Sheriff Court this morning (Tuesday). 

Addressing the dock, Sheriff Leslie, said: "Offences of this character would usually appear in a procedure which would allow me to sentence you for longer than I can.

"I am surprised this has appeared as a summary case but it has. You pleaded guilty at the intermediate diet which meant this case did not have to go to trial.

"You will be on the sex offenders register for 10 years."
Sinclair has been jailed for eight months.