Aberdeenshire man jailed for ten years after number of serious sexual offences

Keith Donald raped two women and attempted to rape a third in a spate of attacks from 2004-2013

Edinburgh Court
Author: Nicolle CasselsPublished 26th May 2022
Last updated 26th May 2022

An Aberdeenshire man has been jailed for ten years for a number of serious sexual offences across a nine year period.

Keith Donald from Kemnay was sentenced today at Edinburgh High Court.

He had previously been found guilty of eight offences, including the rape of two women, and the attempted rape of a third woman.

The attacks happened at addresses in Inverurie and Kemnay, in Aberdeenshire between 2004 and 2013.

Detective Inspector Kerry McCombie from North East division, Public Protection Unit said:

“I would like to commend the women who came forward to report Donald’s crimes, and for their bravery throughout this process.

“I hope his conviction and sentencing, will allow them to move forward while continuing to receive support.

“We treat all reports sexual crimes seriously and sensitively. I would urge anyone who has been subject to this sort of behaviour to come forward to police, feeling confident we will investigate it thoroughly.

“Anyone who wants to report crime can contact Police Scotland on 101.”

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