Man sentenced for serious sexual offence, Orkney

A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a serious sexual offence in Orkney in February, 2021.  

Aaron Johnson, 24, was found guilty of rape at the High Court in Inverness on Friday, 27 January, 2023. He was sentenced to five years in jail plus a two year extended sentence at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, 4 April.

Detective Inspector Peter Dingwall said: “Aaron Johnson subjected this woman to a violent sexual attack and he is now facing the consequences of his despicable actions. 

“The victim has shown great strength in coming forward, reporting this to police and give evidence in court.  I hope this sentencing will give some comfort and allow her to move forward with her life.

“We continue to be committed to bringing all perpetrators of sexual crimes to justice and I would urge anyone who wishes to report a sexual crime, regardless of when it happened, to contact us. We will investigate it thoroughly and you’ll receive support from police and partner agencies.”