Darren Hastie sentenced to six years in jail for rape of woman in West Lothian

A 34-year-old man has been jailed for six years for a serious sexual assault in West Lothian in 2022.

Darren Hastie was found guilty of rape on Tuesday, 30 May, 2023. He was sentenced today, 21 June, at the High Court in Glasgow.

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Detective Sergeant Jennifer Priestley said: “Darren Hastie is a dangerous individual who prayed on a vulnerable young woman.

“I commend her for coming forward and showing strength throughout the process which has led to Hastie facing the consequences for his despicable actions. I hope the sentence today will bring her some comfort and help her move forward.

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

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Darren Hastie sentenced to six years in jail for rape of woman in West Lothian

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