In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Dean Mutch, then 19, of Stewart Crescent, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, was placed on the sex offenders register at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Mutch, a teenage rugby player for Aberdeen Wanderers, admitted to sending sexually explicit messages to a 13-year-old schoolgirl via Facebook.
The investigation revealed that the “vile” messages were sent between February and March last year. The court heard that Mutch targeted the child for the purpose of “obtaining sexual gratification” or causing her humiliation, alarm, and distress.
Predatory Communication and Sentencing
Mutch also confessed to a “serious” charge of indecent communication with an older child during the same period. In photographs from his social media, Mutch was seen wearing his rugby club strip, a position of local visibility that the court took into account when reviewing his behaviour.
Sheriff Philip Mann emphasised the “serious” nature of targeting a 13-year-old schoolgirl. He warned the teenager that any failure to comply with the court’s orders would likely result in a custodial sentence.
Sentence and Supervision Orders
For his “abhorrent” actions in Kemnay and Aberdeen, Dean Mutch was:
- Placed under supervision for three years.
- Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for three years.
- Mandated to undergo any rehabilitation programmes directed by the social work department.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mutch is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Police Scotland. His residency in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, and his digital behaviour remain under “serious” scrutiny.
As a registered sex offender, Mutch must comply with strict notification requirements. Police Scotland emphasises that online platforms like Facebook are frequently used by predators to target vulnerable minors. Specialist officers will monitor Mutch’s social media use to ensure public safety. Any breach of his three-year supervision order or further “vile” digital behaviour will result in his immediate return to Aberdeen Sheriff Court for sentencing.
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