Man jailed for six years for serious sexual assault of woman in Aberdeen

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the serious sexual assault of a woman in Aberdeen.

Caitano Azavedo, 40, attacked the woman in the King Street and Linksfield Road areas of the city on Sunday, 22 October, 2023.

He appeared at the High Court in Glasgow for sentencing on Friday, 9 January, 2026, after previously being found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025.

Detective Inspector Mark Lambley said: “Azavedo is a sexual predator who now faces the consequences of his depraved actions. This was a horrifying attack on a young woman, and I hope this sentence brings her some sense of closure. 

“I would urge anyone who has been a victim of physical or sexual abuse to report it to us, regardless of when it happened. All reports are thoroughly investigated, and we have specially trained officers and partner agencies who will support you throughout."