East Lothian rapist jailed for 14 years for string of violent sexual offences

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a string of violent sexual offences, including multiple rapes, in East Lothian.

Jordan Coyle returned to the High Court in Edinburgh for sentencing on Wednesday, June 17, after being convicted of 15 charges committed between 2015 and 2024, following a trial in April.

Non-harassment orders were granted in respect of each of the women he abused, and his name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Jordan Coyle returned to the High Court in Edinburgh for sentencing after being convicted of 15 charges committed between 2015 and 2024, following a trial in April. | Police Scotland

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Detective Inspector Peter Baxter said: “Coyle is an abusive, sexual predator and the sentencing sends out a clear message about how seriously the criminal justice system regards this abhorrent criminality.

“I would like to commend the women for their courage in coming forward and reporting the abuse and for the strength they showed throughout the trial. Their evidence was instrumental in bringing this despicable individual to justice.

“I hope this outcome gives other people who have suffered abuse the confidence to come forward and make a report to us. We are here to listen, and our specially trained officers will support you throughout the process, alongside our partner agencies.

“Police Scotland does not tolerate violence or sexual abuse in any form, and we would urge anyone who has experienced or is experiencing this type of criminality to please come forward.”