Man sentenced to 10 years for sexual and violent offences in Falkirk
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexual and violent offences in the Falkirk area.
Denis Johnstone, 39, committed these crimes between 2011 and 2023 against three women.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 16 April, 2025 having previously been found guilty at the same court on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025.
Detective Sergeant Graeme Heeps of the Forth Valley Public Protection Unit said: “Johnstone is a violent and abusive individual who subjected the women to a prolonged period of abuse and showed complete disregard to the impact his crimes would have on them.
"We acknowledge how difficult these enquiries can be for individuals who have been subjected to sexual abuse, and I would like to commend the assistance provided during this investigation. I hope this outcome provides those exposed to his abuse, with some sense of closure.
"If anyone is experiencing, or has experienced domestic or sexual abuse, please do not hesitate to contact us directly or through one of our partner agencies.”
