Clifford Hodgkins jailed for serious sexual offences in Perthshire

​A man has been jailed for 12 years for serious sexual offences in Perthshire between September 2020 and January 2022.

Clifford Hodgkins, 42, was sentenced today, Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 at the High Court in Edinburgh for the crimes, including the sexual abuse of a woman.

He was previously found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 March, 2024.

Detective Constable Daniel Cogan said: “Hodgkins is a violent, abusive individual who has now been made to face the consequences of his despicable actions.

“I hope today’s sentence provides the woman with some form of justice and allows her to move forward while continue to come to terms with what has happened to her.

“Police Scotland thoroughly investigates all reports of sexual crimes and, with the support of our partners, will support those who come forward throughout the process.

“I’d encourage anyone who has been the victim of domestic abuse and or a sexual crime, regardless of when it happened, to report it to us in the confidence we will do all we can to bring the person responsible to justice.”