City brothel woman pays thousands

Bradshaw had £36,000 confiscated at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

A woman who ran a brothel in Aberdeen has had £36,000 confiscated under a law which targets those believed to be living off immoral earnings.

Natalie Bradshaw was ordered to hand over the money at Aberdeen Sheriff Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Bradshaw had earlier been sentenced to nine months probation after being convicted of keeping a brothel.

She was also banned from another flat under anti-social behaviour laws over allegations she used it as a brothel.

The court heard Bradshaw could have earned almost £80,000.

Police had said they found whips and paddles at one address, and that neighbours had been enduring noise and safety fears.

Papers previously lodged at Aberdeen Sheriff Court said that two residents had moved out of their properties "as a result of the activities on the premises".