55-year-old Gordon McFarlane has been sentenced to 7 years in prison.
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexual offences in the Forth Valley area.
Gordon McFarlane was sentenced on Tuesday, 23 April, at the High Court in Edinburgh for offences, including rape and sexual communications that took place between 2019 and 2021.
He had been found guilty following a trial at the High Court in Livingston in March, 2024.
Detective Inspector Forbes Wilson of the Forth Valley Public Protection Unit said: “McFarlane will now have to face the consequences of his actions and I hope this sentence provides some form of comfort for his victim.
“We are committed to bringing those responsible for sexual crimes to justice. We will continue to work alongside our partners to support victims and ensure offenders are brought to justice.
“Should you wish to report a sexual crime to Police Scotland, them please do so by contacting officers on 101, or by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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