Daniel Robertson

Several public criminal cases in the UK are associated with individuals named Daniel Robertson. Here's a summary of the key facts, dates, and court decisions for distinct cases found:

1. Daniel Robertson (Rape Conviction and Appeal)

• Charges: Convicted of the rape of two individuals, identified as MM and AF.
• Court Appearances/Proceedings:
• Trial at Edinburgh High Court, concluding on January 25, 2024, where he was found guilty.
• Sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
• Appealed the conviction, arguing that his low intellectual capacity and emotional distress during cross-examination prevented him from testifying properly.
• The appeal was rejected by the court on November 12, 2024, with Lord Carloway stating the trial judge acted reasonably and there was no evidence of unfairness.
• Key Facts: During his trial, Robertson became distressed and at times responded with "no comment" during cross-examination. A report indicated he was fit for trial but required simple language and short breaks due to low intellectual capacity. He was also found guilty of raping a second woman in Dundee on December 21, 2021, and had previously boasted online about having sex with a "steaming drunk" woman.

2. Daniel Robertson (Knuckleduster Assault)

• Charges: Admitted to battering a woman around the head and body with a knuckleduster.
• Court Appearances/Proceedings:
• Appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
• Sentenced to three years and seven months in prison.
• A non-harassment order was put in place, preventing him from approaching the victim for seven years.
• Key Facts: The incident occurred on May 29, 2022, in Aberdeen. The victim sustained injuries including a black eye, bleeding nose, and a suspected fractured rib, and stated she felt like she was going to die during the assault. Robertson, 37 at the time, was noted to have responded coldly with "Whatever" when arrested and informed of the charge.

3. Daniel Robertson (Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme)

• Charges: Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and making or supplying articles for use in fraud.
• Court Appearances/Proceedings:
• Appeared at Swindon Crown Court on October 18, 2019.
• Sentenced to four years and one month imprisonment.
• Key Facts: Robertson, 29 at the time, was the main defendant in a £197,000 money laundering and fraud scheme. He applied for loans using false names and stolen identities, making approximately 200 loan applications, with about a quarter being successful and totaling £51,868. The investigation began in June 2017, and Robertson continued fraudulent activities even after his arrest in August 2017. A Serious Crime Prevention Order was applied for upon his release.

4. Daniel Robertson (Cocaine Possession in Police Cell)

• Charges: Pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of a controlled drug (cocaine) while in police cells.
• Court Appearances/Proceedings:
• Appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
• Sentence was deferred.
• Key Facts: In May 2022, Daniel Robertson was found in possession of 16 wraps of cocaine and a pipe in a police cell at Kittybrewster Police Station after being arrested for a bail breach. He had secreted the drugs within his person.

5. Daniel Robertson (Upcoming Court Appearances in 2026)

• Swindon Combined Court: A Daniel Robertson has a public court record proceeding scheduled for July 9, 2026, at Swindon Combined Court (Case Reference: 54DD0399125). The hearing type is not specified beyond "12:00 PM" and it is a Magistrates' Court case. Another case for a Daniel Robertson at Swindon Magistrates' Court lists "Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction" as offence details (Reference: 54DD0440624).
• Reading Magistrates' Court and Family Court: A Mr Daniel Robertson has a public court record proceeding scheduled for July 8, 2026, at Reading Magistrates' Court and Family Court (Case Reference: 2600127463). The hearing type is listed as "Hearing" at 10 am, and it is a Magistrates' Court case.
• Greenock Sheriff Court: A Daniel Robertson has a public court record proceeding scheduled for June 24, 2026, at Greenock Sheriff Court (Case Reference: SCS/2026-054302). The hearing type is listed as "Hearing" at 10:00, and it is a Sheriff Criminal Court case.

It is important to note that without further identifying details, it is not possible to definitively confirm if the individuals involved in the upcoming 2026 court appearances are the same as those in the previously concluded cases. The "Open Court Data UK" sources explicitly state that appearance in their records does not imply guilt and that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.