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A rapist has been jailed for 12 years and nine months after preying on four young girls.
Brian Stobie, 70, was found guilty of a series of offences against a girl under 16 and three under 12 in Edinburgh between 1990 and 2007, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on December 3.
He pleaded guilty to indecent communication offences.
After he was sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, Police Scotland Detective Inspector Steph Garnett said: “Stobie’s actions caused immeasurable harm to his young victims. Over several years he deliberately exploited children, and such behaviour is abhorrent in every sense.
“He will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.
“We remain committed to ensuring offenders like him are brought to justice.
“We know it is difficult to come forward and report sexual crime, but be assured you will be fully supported by our specially trained officers and partner agencies.
“There is no time bar to reporting, regardless of when it happened, please contact us so we can fully investigate.”
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