GUILTY UK - Alesha MacPhail, 6, raped & murdered, Ardbeg, Isle of Bute, Scotland, 2 Jul 2018 -*arrest* #7

[Ardoch]

I would have thought Police Scotland would have a bit of tightened security in and around the area but then I don't live on the island.

 

[Yenriac]

I would have thought Police Scotland would have a bit of tightened security in and around the area but then I don't live on the island.

Yes. You would think with experience in policing communities they would have anticipated some kind of reprisal.

 

[Deano saunders]

Cops called in as fuming locals clash over tribute to tragic Alesha MacPhail

 

[Taskforce88]

Cops called in as fuming locals clash over tribute to tragic Alesha MacPhail

When I was over on 6 June, I noticed that the memorial had moved from the woods across the road to the grass plot. I was wondering why this was done.

 

[Taskforce88]

Why exactly is this woman being victimised in the community? I don't get it I admit. Links to explanations could help.

A lot of strong rumours on the Island, but nothing can be mentioned on here until it gets (or not) a mention in the media.

 

[tresir2012]

When I was over on 6 June, I noticed that the memorial had moved from the woods across the road to the grass plot. I was wondering why this was done.

I can understand people not wanting to be reminded of the atrocious act. How are these types of memorials normally handled? It should be a community decision really, I would think.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Cops called in as fuming locals clash over tribute to tragic Alesha MacPhail

It's tricky isn't it, I kind of understand people not wanting to be reminded every day. I thought this was being taken down when the pink bench went into Children's Corner. Was that not the case Deano?

 

[Deano saunders]

It's tricky isn't it, I kind of understand people not wanting to be reminded every day. I thought this was being taken down when the pink bench went into Children's Corner. Was that not the case Deano?

Clearly not , have heard they want to move it in to town now near the bench

 

[Bootlace15]

It is tricky. Can understand people not wanting to see it everyday but it's good that people want her remembered.

 

[Kiranerys]

I think the bench is a lovely gesture,although it could be in a much nicer position.
I would also expect people to lay flowers at the spot where Alesha was found next month on the anniversary of her death,but it sounds like the "shrine" has just been moved from place to place and is becoming an eyesore,no one will ever forget Alesha on Bute,and there is a beautiful permanent memorial there for her,the islanders should be allowed to move forward and try to get back some kind of normal IMO.

 

[Taskforce88]

I can understand people not wanting to be reminded of the atrocious act. How are these types of memorials normally handled? It should be a community decision really, I would think.

I agree with them not wanting a constant reminder of it, yep, but I was under the impression this was a temporary memorial until another one was placed elsewhere.

 

[Edinlass]

A lot of strong rumours on the Island, but nothing can be mentioned on here until it gets (or not) a mention in the media.

Well share with us elsewhere..

 

[Ardoch]

I wonder if we'll hear something new in the Appeal? Is that allowed ?

 

[Yenriac]

I wonder if we'll hear something new in the Appeal? Is that allowed ?

I'm not sure, the appeal is against the sentence and basically they look at all the evidence given during trial, the reports for sentencing and decide if the sentence was just based on that information.
My logic (which sometimes isn't very logical) tells me if there was new evidence then there would be an appeal against the conviction but of course he confessed so he can't appeal the conviction.

 

[tresir2012]

Bute loses the newspaper that was at the island’s heart for 165 years

Last year the community had to deal with the rape and murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail by Aaron Campbell, 16. Angela Haggerty, a journalist and commentator who was born and raised on Bute,“Not long ago the Buteman would have played a key role in the healing process of the community following the murder of Alesha, but not now.

This is still a vibrant island with many of the social challenges associated with working-class communities. An authentic local newspaper would be at the heart of this.”

 

[Deano saunders]

Bute loses the newspaper that was at the island’s heart for 165 years

Last year the community had to deal with the rape and murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail by Aaron Campbell, 16. Angela Haggerty, a journalist and commentator who was born and raised on Bute,“Not long ago the Buteman would have played a key role in the healing process of the community following the murder of Alesha, but not now.

This is still a vibrant island with many of the social challenges associated with working-class communities. An authentic local newspaper would be at the heart of this.”

Angela Haggerty !!! Don’t make me laugh !!!! Poison ivy !!!

 

[tresir2012]

Angela Haggerty !!! Don’t make me laugh !!!! Poison ivy !!!

???????

WTHO

 

[Yenriac]

Angela Haggerty !!! Don’t make me laugh !!!! Poison ivy !!!

I follow her on Twitter, she gets some amount of abuse on there.

 

[Deano saunders]

I follow her on Twitter, she gets some amount of abuse on there.

Horrible woman

 

[Yenriac]

Horrible woman

It's all sectarian abuse she gets. But she gives as much as she gets, not sectarian but she can handle it.