An Aberdeen woman who had a sexual image of her shared by a man has spoken of the “horrible impact” the crime has had on her life.
Christopher Wrench, 34, pled guilty to sharing the intimate image of the woman and was fined £320.
His victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, found out about the image after being tipped off by someone.
She expressed her disappointment over the punishment handed down, and claimed more support needs to be offered to victims of such crimes.
Fine branded ‘ridiculous’
“All he got was a £320 fine, which for what he was charged with is a bit ridiculous,” the woman said. “It’s a pretty rubbish punishment.
“It’s a horrible impact it’s had on me. Once you share pictures on the internet they are always going to be there.
“I would say to anyone to report it and get help – but to be totally honest there isn’t a lot of help available. There is very little support.
“You are totally reliant on seeking support yourself, usually from other people who have been in a similar position, and not everyone is able to do that.
“There needs to be more help out there for people who are victims of this.”
Wrench pled guilty to sharing the photograph while intending to or while being reckless about whether the woman would be caused fear, alarm or distress.
During the hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, defence agent Shane Campbell said the image had been shared with another person in a one-to-one chat, rather than being posted publicly online.
He added it did not show the woman’s face, but accepted she could still be identified.
Wrench, of Lee Crescent, Bridge of Don, declined to comment on the case.
