Man jailed for sexual abuse offences in Ayrshire

A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of a series of sexual abuse offences in the Ayrshire area.

John Sturgeon, aged 41, committed these crimes, including rape and domestic abuse, over a period of three years against two women.

He was previously found guilty of ten charges following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow and returned for sentencing on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024.

Detective Constable John Shaw of the Ayrshire Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit said: “Sturgeon is an abusive individual who showed no remorse for his violent and abusive behaviour against these women.

"I would like to commend the women for their strength in coming forward during the investigation. Their information was essential in helping us build the case against him, and I hope this outcome provides them with some sense of closure.

“If anyone is experiencing or has experienced any type of violence or sexual abuse, please report it. We have detectives dedicated to investigating such offences. You can be assured that you will be fully supported by officers and our partner agencies."