Man jailed for nine years for historic sexual offences in Aberdeenshire
John Sinclair, 72, admitted to the offences last month which happened in Buchan between 1974 - 1980
A 72-year-old man has been jailed for nine years for sexual offences in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire dating back to 1974.
John Sinclair admitted last month to offences which took place between 1974 and 1980.
He was remanded in custody and was sentenced today at the High Court in Aberdeen.
Detectives from Police Scotland’s National Child Abuse Investigation Unit led the investigation into the case and Sinclair was arrested and charged on 3 October, 2019.
Detective Inspector Anna Johnston said:
"We welcome the sentencing of John Sinclair and I would like to thank the victims in this case who assisted us with our investigation.
“The passage of time does not make these incidents any easier to talk about and their bravery is to be commended.
“I would like to take this opportunity to urge anyone who has or is being subjected to any form of abuse or harm to get in touch with the police and report it.
“We treat all reports seriously, with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity, no matter when the offence took place.
“Cases like this show that Police Scotland is determined to bring the suspects of these crimes to justice.”