Man jailed after being found guilty on serious sexual offences

A 29-year-old man has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of a number of serious sexual offences.

Ruaraidh McCartney was found guilty of rapes involving three women on Wednesday, 5 July at the High Court in Glasgow.

The offences were committed in Stirlingshire and Perthshire between 2011 and 2021.

He was sentenced today (Tuesday, 1 August) at the High Court in Lanark.

Detective Inspector Forbes Wilson said: “McCartney is a dangerous and predatory individual who has committed serious sexual offences against a number of women over an extended period of time.

“His conduct has been appalling and I hope his conviction will allow the women involved to move forward with their lives.

“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of sexual violence to come forward and report it to us, regardless of the passage of time.

“We, working with partner agencies, will support you through the process, investigate thoroughly and bring those responsible to justice.”