Man sentenced for over a decade for crimes committed within the Forth Valley

Lewis Grant will serve 11 and a half years behind bars after a series of sexual assaults and offences across parts of Stirling, Dumfries and Musselburgh.

28-year-old Lewis Grant was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday 16th November.

He will serve 11 and a half years with a further 3 years extended sentence.

The offences took place between April 2011 and December, 2019 in Dumfries, Musselburgh and the Stirling area.

Offences include rape and various sexual offences and assaults.

Detective Inspector Forbes Wilson of the Forth Valley Public Protection Unit said: “Lewis Grant is a dangerous man who carried out these terrible crimes over a number of years and he will now face the consequences of his despicable actions in prison.

“His victims were incredibly brave to come forward and report Grant, then give evidence in court. Our thoughts remain with these women and I hope that today’s sentencing will give them some comfort and help them move forward.

“We remain committed to supporting victims of sexual crimes and thoroughly investigating those responsible by bringing them to justice, no matter how much time has passed.  I would urge people to come forward to police and report it.  They can be assured of being fully supported by officers and partner agencies.”