Man guilty of "violent and sexual domestic abuse offences" in Edinburgh and Lothians

Nicholas Hain has been found guilty of "a series of serious domestic abuse offences" which happened across Edinburgh and the Lothians

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 31st Mar 2022

A 41-year-old man has been found guilty at Stirling Court, of a series of serious domestic offences across West Lothian, East Lothian, and Edinburgh.

Nicholas Hain carried out a number of violent and sexual domestic offences against six women, between 2006 and 2020.

Detective Inspector Frank Keegan, of the Domestic Abuse Task Force said: “Nicholas Hain’s offending was both physical and emotional, and carried out over a prolonged period of time with a number of different women.

“The strength and courage shown by these women has to be commended, and I hope this will allow them some form of closure.

“Tackling domestic abuse is a top priority for Police Scotland, and we will continue to work to remove offenders, such as Hain, from our communities.

“I would urge anyone who feels they've been a victim of domestic abuse, or has concerns about friends or family members, to get in touch with police."

Anyone with any information or concerns surrounding domestic abuse can contact Police on 101, or alternatively anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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