Man sentenced for sexual and violent offences

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of sexual and violent offences against women.

Dean MacGregor was found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 17 December, 2024.

He committed these crimes between 2010 and 2023 against five women in Tayside and Orkney Islands.

He was sentenced today, Wednesday, 22 October, 2025, at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Detective Inspector Gordon Patullo said: “MacGregor is a violent and abusive individual who inflicted prolonged suffering on these women and demonstrated complete disregard for the impact of his actions.

“We recognise how challenging these investigations can be for those have experienced abuse and I hope this sentence offers some form of closure to those affected by his behaviour.

“Anyone who is currently experiencing, or has previously experienced, domestic or sexual abuse is encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or reach out to one of our partner agencies.”

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