Scots woman, 20, had sex with schoolboy, 14, & told cops she had been ‘stupid’

A WOMAN had admitted having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy.

Elle Aiton, 20, met the youngster and chatted online before they met up and engaged in cuddling and kissing.

John Kirkby

Aiton appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted engaging in sexual activity with the boy[/caption]

On one occasion, the pair undressed each other in his bedroom, and she put her hand down his underwear.

Aiton, then aged 18, also allowed the youngster to touch her before they decided sexual contact between them was ‘unwise’.

The affair came to light when the boy was reported missing and later discovered inside her home.

He told police about the relationship between July and September 2023 and a probe was launched.

She later told officers it had been an act of ‘stupidity’.

Aiton, of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted engaging in sexual activity with the boy.

Depute fiscal Lewis Devoy told the court: “The accused began visiting the complainer at his home address where they would spend time with each other.

“The accused was aware that the complainer was 14.

“The relationship continued across summer 2023 and on one occasion they were together and undressed each other in the complainer’s bedroom and the accused placed her hand into his trousers.

“The accused has thereafter allowed the complainer to insert his hand into her trousers and touch her.

“In August 2023 the complainer attended at the accused’s house and they were again kissing each other but as the relationship continued both came to the realisation that the sexual contact between them was unwise and that it should end.”

The prosecutor added: “The complainer was reported missing to police and had been experiencing mental health issues and was traced at the accused’s home address.

“The following day he attended the police station and told them about the relationship he had been in with her and she was later traced and told she was under arrest.”

Ian Scott, defending, said: “She understands there are consequences to a conviction in these terms.”

Sheriff Louise Gallacher deferred the sentence on first offender Aiton until next month for reports and continued bail.

She added: “I want to get further information on your background and circumstances.”

Aiton was placed on the sex offenders’ register.