A 53-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh for a series of sexual offences over a 15-year period. Bernard Callaghan, who was described as a ‘dangerous individual’ was found guilty of sexually assaulting and targeting three women across Fife, Edinburgh and East Lothian between 2007 and 2022. Callaghan was found guilty on March 4 and returned to the High Court today (April 17) for sentencing. Detective Sergeant Craig Donnelly from Police...
Two men have been charged in connection with a “serious assault” on a busy Edinburgh street. An investigation was launched by the police after a 49-year-old man was allegedly attacked on Charlotte Square on Sunday 7 April at around 4.50pm. Officers said at the time the alleged victim was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for injuries. Police said a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear at...
A man has been jailed for six years for serious sexual offences including sexual abuse and rape. Duncan Brown, 37, was sentenced today (Wednesday, April 17) at the High Court in Edinburgh for the crimes which took place in East Lothian between 2010 and 2020. Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Wood said: “The actions of Brown were disgraceful and he has now been made to face the consequences of his despicable actions. I hope today’s sentence provides his victims with some form of justice and...