The statement by Lothian and Borders Police

DETECTIVE Superintendent Alan Crawford, head of public protection of Lothian and Borders Police, has confirmed that the agencies responsible for the management of sex offenders in the local community have rehoused Robert Greens in Midlothian.

He added: “We want to assure the public that their safety is paramount and robust procedures are in place to manage Robert Greens’ return to the community.

“We fully understand the concerns of the public and hope that, by providing information and explaining the measures in place to help protect them, we can allay some of these concerns.

“Robert Greens is from Midlothian and as such local agencies have the responsibility by law to manage him on his release from prison. Extensive research and reviews have shown clearly that provision of stable housing, access to support networks and effective monitoring are key ways to minimise the risks posed by sex offenders.

“Decisions regarding changes to Robert Greens’ management are made after careful consideration of the detailed risk assessments.

“Robert Greens is subject to monitoring and is electronically tagged, which restricts his movements. We will not be releasing specific information regarding these arrangements.”