Man sentenced for sexual abuse offences in Dumfries
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years for sexual abuse offences in the Dumfries area.
Andrew Jackson from Canonbie was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday, 17 June, 2025.
His offending spanned from 2002 to 2019 and included five victims, two of whom were children at the time.
Jackson was arrested by officers in July 2022 and found guilty in April this year.
Detective Inspector Graeme Robertson from the Public Protection Unit at Dumfries: “It doesn't matter how long ago a crime was committed, we will use every available resource to ensure that those responsible are arrested and charged. Jackson is now behind bars, no longer able to inflict harm on anyone else.
"We know it is incredibly difficult for victims to come forward and relive the abuse they have suffered and I want to thank them for speaking with us. I hope this outcome helps them in some way as they continue to move forward with their lives."
If you or anyone you know is suffering at the hands of a violent abuser, please get in touch with us by calling 101. In an emergency, please call 999.
