Paul Docherty

Public criminal case information in the UK associated with individuals named Paul Docherty (or variations) reveals several distinct cases:

1. Paul Docherty (Fife, 2012)

In June 2012, Paul Docherty, originally from Cupar and residing in Kirkcaldy, Fife, was found guilty of serious sexual offenses involving a minor and possession of a large collection of indecent images of children. The incidents occurred between December 2008 and January 2010, involving a girl who was just over 13 years old. Legal proceedings took place at Dunfermline Sheriff Court in April, where Docherty, then aged 31, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor, possession of indecent images, and meeting the girl while on bail. Sheriff Ian Dunbar sentenced him to imprisonment with an additional two years on license, and his name was permanently added to the sex offenders register.

2. Paul Docherty (Glasgow, 2018 - Drink Driving)

In May 2018, a 50-year-old business owner named Paul Docherty from the Milton area of Glasgow was banned from driving for 12 years after his third conviction for drink-driving. He was stopped on the A82 in November (prior to May 2018) and was found to be almost five times the legal limit. Appearing at Dumbarton Sheriff Court, he was spared a prison term due to the significant impact it would have on his family. Instead, he was placed under social workers' supervision for two years and ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work by May 2019. His ban from holding or obtaining a license extends until May 2030.

3. Paul O'Docherty (Edinburgh/Glasgow, 2022 - Attempted Murder)

Paul O'Docherty, aged 30 at the time, and Jake O'Docherty, aged 27, were convicted of attempted murder in March 2022 following a trial at Glasgow High Court. They violently attacked a 34-year-old man in an alleyway off Panmure Place in Edinburgh on September 13, 2020. They were scheduled for sentencing on March 28, 2022.

4. Paul Doherty (Brighton, 2006 - Benefit Fraud)

In August 2006, Paul Doherty, then 41, was jailed for 15 months for benefit fraud. He faked documents to claim over £44,000 in housing and council tax benefits between 1997 and 2003, pretending to pay rent for a flat in a house he owned in Brighton. He pleaded guilty to 15 charges of making dishonest claims and providing false documents at Brighton magistrates in June (prior to August 2006) and was sentenced at Hove Crown Court. He had a previous conviction for burglary and theft in 1981.

5. John Paul Docherty (Glasgow, 1998 - Murder)

In October 1998, John Paul Docherty, then 17, was convicted of murder and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was found guilty of killing 64-year-old Daniel McLaughlin and setting fire to his flat. He was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow to be detained for a minimum of eight years.

6. Paul Doherty (St Helens, 2025 - Charges for Rape, False Imprisonment, Harassment)

In July 2025, Paul Doherty, 38, of Legh Street, St Helens, was charged with multiple offenses including rape of a woman 16 years of age or over, false imprisonment, three counts of harassment (breach of a Restraining Order), and three counts of racially/religiously aggravated harassment/alarm/distress. He appeared at Sefton Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on August 20, 2025.

7. Paul Docherty (Upcoming Criminal Hearings in 2026)

Several upcoming criminal hearings are listed for a Paul Docherty:

• May 19, 2026: A hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court - Court 4 (Case Reference: APP/2026-015125).
• June 8, 2026: A hearing at Airdrie Sheriff Court - Court 4 (Case Reference: SCS/2025-104941).
• June 15, 2026: A hearing at Hamilton Sheriff Court - Court 1 (Case Reference: SCS/2026-051453).

These listings represent public court record proceedings and do not imply guilt.