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Teacher who sexually abused 12 pupils jailed for four years

Teacher who sexually abused 12 pupils jailed for four years
BBC Scotland Monday 19 October 2026, 12:03 UTC 1 min read
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Martin Gallacher, 46, used clubs he ran to groom and abuse vulnerable boys over an 11-year period.

Martin Gallacher, 46, used clubs he ran to groom and abuse vulnerable boys over an 11-year period.
Martin Gallacher (PERSON)
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