East Lothian man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual offences

A man has today, Thursday, 21 March, 2024, been jailed for a catalogue of sexual offences committed against four women in East Lothian and Edinburgh.

Gary Yuill, 45, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh after previously been found guilty by a jury of 21 offences, which included nine counts of rape.

The offences were committed against four women in Haddington, Dunbar, Wallyford, and Edinburgh between 2004 and 2021.

Police first began investigating Yuill following a report of rape which was received from a woman in May 2021. This subsequently led to other victims being identified and the scale of Yuill’s offending revealed. He was arrested and charged in June 2021.

Detective Inspector Laura White said: “Yuill subjected these women to horrific crimes and I would like to thank them for their cooperation as our investigations were ongoing. Hopefully today’s verdict will allow them to move on from this part of their lives.

“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.”