Lewis Grant Sentenced For Serious Sexual Offences

A 28-year-old man who committed rape and various sexual offences and assaults between April 2011 and December, 2019 in Dumfries, Musselburgh and the Stirling area has been jailed.

At the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 16 November, Lewis Grant was sentenced to eleven and a half years in prison with a further three years extended sentence.

He was convicted of a number of serious offences including rape, sexual assault and assault at the High Court in Stirling on Thursday, 22 September following a police investigation. The offences took place between April 2011 and December, 2019 in Dumfries, Musselburgh and the Stirling area.

Detective Inspector Forbes Wilson of the Forth Valley Public Protection Unit said: “Lewis Grant is a dangerous man who carried out these terrible crimes over a number of years and he will now face the consequences of his despicable actions in prison.

“His victims were incredibly brave to come forward and report Grant, then give evidence in court. Our thoughts remain with these women and I hope that today’s sentencing will give them some comfort and help them move forward.

“We remain committed to supporting victims of sexual crimes and thoroughly investigating those responsible by bringing them to justice, no matter how much time has passed.  I would urge people to come forward to police and report it.  They can be assured of being fully supported by officers and partner agencies.”