West Lothian 'beast' removed from home by police as protesters swarm houseRaging protesters turned up outside his propertyHooded James Neill is led into the back of a police van (Image: Awareness Protection Group)A West Lothian grandfather dubbed the 'Beast of Boghall' was removed from his home by police after protesters turned up outside his house following his conviction for abusing young girls. ‌James Neill, 82, was found guilty of abusing five school girls at Livingston Sheriff Court on Tuesday, March 17. ‌Raging protesters turned up outside his property on Tuesday night after finding out Neill had been released back into the community. Footage shows a member of the group confronting him at the door of his house, with the beast seen brandishing a weapon. After Neill pleaded not guilty the victims bravely gave evidence in court and described the catalogue of abuse he subjected them too.

Source: Daily Mirror March 19, 2026 15:13 UTC