Man jailed for sex offences in Edinburgh and East Lothian
39-year-old Mark Anderson was sentenced to 12 years in prison at the High Court in Stirling.
Last updated 26th Jul 2022
A 39-year-old man who committed rape and various sexual offences in Edinburgh and East Lothian between 2006 and 2017 has been jailed for 12 years.
Mark Anderson, who was convicted of the crimes on Wednesday, 29th June, was sentenced at the High Court in Stirling.
His offences were committed at various addresses, including Edinburgh and two towns in East Lothian.
Detective Inspector Kevin Hughes, the senior investigating officer, said: “Mark Anderson is a dangerous man who carried out rapes and sexual assaults over a number of years and will now face the consequences of his actions in jail.
“I want to commend the victims of his attacks for being brave enough to come forward and I hope that his sentencing brings them some kind of closure.
“I also want to acknowledge the work done by detectives and criminal justice partners to bring Anderson to justice.
“We always take reports of sexual crime seriously and deal with them in a professional and sensitive manner while providing support for those involved.
“I would urge anyone who wants to report a sexual crime, no matter the length of time that has passed, to get in touch with us.”