A Fife councillor has been found guilty of sexual offences against a teenage girl over a seven-month period.

David Graham, who was suspended from the Labour party two years ago, groomed and sexually abused the girl at a variety of locations in the Fife and Edinburgh areas in 2023.

The 43-year-old was convicted of offences involving sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15 following a trial at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

He is due to be sentenced on 19 August.

Speaking after Graham’s conviction, Fife Council leader David Ross said details of the abuse revealed at the trial had been “truly shocking”.

The Labour councillor added: “This is appalling behaviour by anyone, let alone an elected councillor – and the sentence will reflect the seriousness of this case.

“Our sympathies go out to the young person involved.

“It is impossible to express how badly David Graham has let down his colleagues and the people he was elected to represent.”

A Labour Party spokesperson said: “The party is taking immediate action to exclude David Graham from membership of the Labour Party following his conviction.”

Police Scotland Det Insp Graham Watson described Graham as “a manipulative individual who groomed and sexually abused his teenage victim”.

The officer added: “He was well-known and in a position of power when the offending took place.

“I would like to thank the female for her assistance in bringing him to justice.”