Man jailed for sexual offences in Whitburn between 2011 and 2016

A 59-year-old man has been jailed following an extensive police investigation into a series of sexual offences in Whitburn between 2011 and 2016.

At the High Court in Glasgow today (Monday, 20 February, 2023), Martin Gavin was sentenced to five years and seven months.

Gavin (pictured) pled guilty last month to a series of charges, including rape, sexual assault and voyeurism, which he carried out between 2011 and 2016.

Detective Inspector Jennifer Priestley, from the Divisional Rape Investigation Unit, said: “Justice has been done and Martin Gavin now faces the consequences of his despicable and distressing actions with a jail sentence.

“Sexual crime, of any nature, is not to be tolerated and we will thoroughly investigate any reports made to us, no matter how much time has passed. I would urge people to come forward and you can be assured of being fully supported by officers and our partner agencies.”