Man jailed for sexual offences against teenage girls in Shetland
A 71-year-old man has been jailed for sexual offences against teenage girls in Shetland more than 30 years ago.
Anthony McElhone was found guilty on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, of indecent assault and rape between March 1993 and December 1996 at various locations in Shetland.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, 12 December, 2025. He was also placed on the sex offenders’ register.
Detective Constable Nina Crehan said: “McElhone subjected these girls to sustained sexual abuse over a number of years.
“I would like to thank them for their assistance with our investigations. My thoughts are with them, and I hope this result brings them some sense of closure.
“Sexual abuse will not be tolerated, and this case shows that time is no barrier to justice. I’d urge anyone who has experienced or is experiencing abuse to report it to us and we will investigate thoroughly.”
