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Man jailed for 10 years for sexual offences

Custody image of Walter Masocha, black man with short hair and facial hair wearing white t-shirt and blue and white checkered shirt standing in front of white background

A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offences committed in the Stirling and Edinburgh areas.

Walter Masocha was found guilty at the High Court in Livingston on Wednesday, 2 July, 2025, of a number of sexual offences, including attempted rape, committed against two women between January 2006 and July 2012. He was sentenced at the same court on Monday, 28 July.

Detective Sergeant David Brown said: "Masocha's abhorrent actions have caused lasting harm, and he will now be held to account for them in prison.

"We hope this sentencing provides the women affected with some sense of closure and helps them in moving forward with their lives.

"I would encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse to report it. Every report is taken seriously and will be fully investigated, and support will be provided by our specially trained officers and partner agencies."