Conviction and Sentencing of Ross McCrum

A man has been convicted of sexual offences in the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire areas.

Ross McCrum from Uddingston, aged 27, was found guilty of 20 charges at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday 27 October, including rapes, sexual assaults and indecent and sexual communications with women and young girls between April 2019 and January 2020.

McCrum has been sentenced to 14 years and has been placed on the sex offenders register for an indefinite period

Detective Sergeant Mark Nelson of Coatbridge CID said: "I hope the outcome at court can bring some comfort to his victims and their families.

"This conviction has only been possible due to the bravery and courage of those who came forward to report this horrific abuse and I commend and thank them for speaking out.

"I would encourage anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse to come forward and report it to police.

"All reports of abuse and sexual assaults, regardless of the passage of time, will be thoroughly investigated by Police Scotland and victims will be supported throughout.”

Anyone who wishes to report a crime can contact Police Scotland on 101 or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.