Man convicted of serious sexual assault in Aberdeen

A man has been convicted of a serious sexual assault in Aberdeen earlier this year.

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Kyle Allan, 31, pleaded guilty to the rape and serious assault in the Cove area on Saturday, 10 June, 2023, at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Friday, 27 October. He’ll be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Inspector Mark Lambley said: “Kyle Allan is an extremely dangerous individual who attacked a woman in her own home. His actions were despicable and have had a profound effect on the woman.

“I commend her for her strength throughout the investigation.

“Police Scotland is committed to tackling sexual crimes and bringing those responsible to justice. I’d encourage anyone who has been a victim of such crimes to come forward and report it to us, regardless of when it happened. We’ll thoroughly investigate and have specially trained officers and partner agencies to support you throughout.”

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Man convicted of serious sexual assault in Aberdeen

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