'Abhorrent' man jailed for 12 years for offences against children in Edinburgh
A 70-year-old man will spend nearly 13 years behind bars after pleading guilty to serious sexual offences against children in Edinburgh.
Brian Stobie was sentenced to 12 years and nine months at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, December 30 . He was convicted at the same court on Wednesday, December 3 where he also pleaded guilty to indecent communication offences.
Detective Inspector Steph Garnett said: “Stobie’s actions caused immeasurable harm to his young victims. Over several years he deliberately exploited children, and such behaviour is abhorrent in every sense. He will now face the consequences of his despicable actions. We remain committed to ensuring offenders like him are brought to justice.
“We know it is difficult to come forward and report sexual crime, but be assured you will be fully supported by our specially trained officers and partner agencies. There is no time bar to reporting, regardless of when it happened, please contact us so we can fully investigate.”