Migrant Male Found Guilty in Infamous Scottish Axe Girl Incident, Police Make Almost-Apology Over Initial 'Misinformation' Browbeating

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A Bulgarian migrant was found guilty after shouting sexually explicit remarks at a group of children in Scotland, an incident in which a 13-year-old girl responded by brandishing an axe. Police initially faced criticism for framing early public statements about the case as "misinformation," and later issued what the article characterizes as an "almost-apology" for their handling of the narrative. The case drew attention both for the unusual circumstances and for questions about how authorities communicated with the public during the investigation.