Man jailed for serious sexual assault in Greenock

Robert McGregor - white man in 40s with thinning dark grey hair wearing dark-coloured long-sleeved shirt with a light blue stripe running along length of the arms and shoulders

A 44-year-old man has been sentenced for the serious sexual assault of a woman in Greenock in August 2020.

Robert McGregor was sentenced to seven years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025. He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register and made subject to a non-harassment order in respect of his victim.

He was previously found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025.

Detective Inspector David Tomlinson said: “McGregor’s reprehensible actions have caused lasting harm, and he will now face the consequences.

“We encourage anyone who has experienced any form of sexual or violent offence, regardless of when it happened, to report it. We will investigate all reports thoroughly and have specially trained officers and partner agencies who will support you throughout.”

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