Man sentenced for series of sexual offences in Falkirk

A 61-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years in connection with a series of sexual offences, including rape, between 1998 and 2007, in Falkirk.

At the High Court in Livingston, today, 11 June, 2024, Anthony Walker was sentenced to 12 years in prison and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

He was previously found guilty on May 13, 2024, following a trial at the High Court in Stirling.

Detective Inspector Forbes Wilson, of the Forth Valley Public Protection Unit said: “Walker carried out these crimes over a number of years and will now face the consequences of his despicable actions in prison.

“I hope this sentencing gives the victims who came forward some comfort and allows them to move forward.

“We take reports of such offences seriously, regardless of how much time has passed and work to support victims. I would encourage anyone who has been impacted by this type of crime to report it.”