Man jailed for serious sexual assaults in Fife
A man who was convicted of violent offences and serious sexual assaults has been jailed for 10 years.
James Christopher Armour, 57, was convicted following a trial at the High Court in Stirling on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
He was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow today, Wednesday, 31 May, 2023.
The offences were committed in the Fife area between 1983 and 1989.
Detective Sergeant Lesley Couper, of Police Scotland's Public Protection Unit, said: "Armour is a predator who showed utter disregard for the impact on his victims.
“I want to commend each victim in reporting these offences to police and for having the strength to stand up in court, making sure he was held accountable for his actions, and ultimately convicted. I hope this sentence gives them some comfort as they try to move forward.
"This conviction and sentence sends a clear message that time is no barrier, all reports of sexual abuse will be thoroughly investigated by Police Scotland, and victims will be fully supported by specially trained officers and partner agencies throughout.
"We remain committed to tackling sexual abuse and should you wish to report a sexual crime to Police Scotland, then please do so by contacting officers on 101, or by making an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
