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Man sentenced at High Court in Edinburgh for sexual offences

Police Scotland welcomes the sentencing of an Aberdeenshire man for a number of serious sexual offences across a four year period.
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James Alexander Freeman was jailed for 10 years at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 5 July, 2022. 
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He was previously found guilty of the offences committed at various addresses in the North East of Scotland between 2014 and 2018.
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Detective Sergeant Frank McDermott said: “I would like to commend the victim who came forward to report Freeman’s crimes and displayed great courage in speaking out.
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“We treat all reports of sexual crimes seriously and sensitively and I would encourage any victims of sexual crimes to come forward and report the circumstances, in confidence, to Police, knowing we will investigate thoroughly.
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“Anyone who wants to report a crime can contact Police Scotland by calling 101.”
James Freeman

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