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Published Date: 11 July 2009
AN IT worker has been convicted of offering money to have sex with a young camper and sniffing a pair of her pants while in possession of a fake gun.
Self-confessed computer geek Karim Bourouba, 29, was said to have slipped into a "world of fantasy" after drinking two bottles of champagne.

He took the imitation handgun with him to Edinburgh's Calton Hill where he accosted Liam Harrison, 20, and his 16-year-old girlfriend after tripping over their tent on the night of 23 May 2008.

He offered Mr Harrison money to have sex with his girlfriend, who cannot be identified, then sniffed her underpants, causing fear and alarm to the couple.

They claimed he pointed a gun at Mr Harrison and threatened to shoot him unless the girl handed over her pants.

The pair then left the hill with Bourouba, and Mr Harrison accompanied him to a shop in Nicolson Square to buy cigarettes.

Bouroub of William Street in the West End, was yesterday found guilty of breach of the peace and a firearms offence at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

He will be sentenced next month after background reports and may be placed on the sex offenders' register.





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  • Last Updated: 11 July 2009 11:02 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Ich bin ein Berliner,

11/07/2009 13:13:39
He will probably be scent down for at least 6 months.
2

elayne,

11/07/2009 13:17:31
instead of causing trouble,distress and upset to others,he could have bought used underwear from one of those magazines!he sounds like an inadequate man who is sadly lacking in a few departments
3

Ich bin ein Berliner,

11/07/2009 13:22:56
#2 Elayne.
Which magazines?

And can I sell mine?
4

alfonsa pedrosa,

embra 11/07/2009 13:26:40
This man is really sick,a term in jail will sort him out.
5

Daft Old Git,

11/07/2009 13:57:41
#2
Yes, Please tell us about these magazines. I would also like to sell some of my underpants as I have 3 pairs and only really need 2. I usually change them every Sunday. I also have two vests and would be willing to sell one if I got a reasonable offer
6

Pantaloon,

11/07/2009 14:02:56
Only in Edinburgh would a crime be committed after the guilty party gets drunk on champagne!

The weej can keep their buckie, our crims drink Moet!

And a 20yr old going out with a 16yr old????????
7

Ich bin ein Berliner,

11/07/2009 14:05:55
#5 Daft old git.
Three pairs of skids!you obviously have more money than sense.
I change mine on the 31st of each month unless it is a 30 day month then I let it roll over.On a leap year I really push the boat out and change them on the 29th.
8

Daft Old Git,

11/07/2009 14:11:56
#7
I got them as a pack of three 12 years ago when I had a friend. The blue ones are still in good nick if your interested. I'm not sure if you would prefer them washed or unwashed. It seems they may be worth more unwashed which certainly suits me
9

Ned Culture,

The Scheme 11/07/2009 14:14:19
Is it just me, or is there something fishy about this story??
10

Ich bin ein Berliner,

11/07/2009 14:51:55
#4 Mrs Pedrosa.

Great idea,chuck him in gaol where he can swap fantasies all day long with the other pervs.
11

Ich bin ein Berliner,

11/07/2009 14:54:59
600 hours community service in the RIE laundry would be more appropriate.
12

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11/07/2009 17:38:51
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13

valleyjim,

11/07/2009 20:05:44
FREE THE SNIFFER !
14

conundrumking,

edinburgh 11/07/2009 22:11:37
whats the world coming to? a man & a WUMAN together in tent on calton hill......jings what next?
15

darthpaul,

11/07/2009 23:06:38
why were they camping on calton hill? are they from edinburgh? surely not.

and a fake gun!

this is sounding like something Irvine Welsh couldve wrote.

And if hes living in a fantasy world then thats either some serious underlying mental health problem or a very good indication of autism!

either way the guy needs his heid twisted for being a weirdo!
16

the Genuine Mario Antoinette,

12/07/2009 00:50:55
#11 - I'd imagine that would be sniffer paradise

 

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