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Man jailed for nine years for Midlothian offences

A man has been sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh for a series of offences committed in Midlothian.

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​Josh Neil, 25, was jailed for nine years today, Friday, 20 December, 2024, for offences, including causing fear and alarm by setting fire to front doors in Penicuik in November, 2022, as well as disorder offences.


​He pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 19 November, 2024.


​Detective Sergeant Narelle Allan said: "Josh Neil will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.


"I hope his conviction and sentencing will bring justice to all involved, who have shown great strength in reporting what happened to them."

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