Edinburgh crime: Man jailed for serious sexual offences across Edinburgh, Midlothian, Fife and Lanarkshire

Anthony Gibson, 37, will spend the next 13 years in prison after he was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, November 11, for serious sexual offences, violence and abusive behaviour.

Gibson came to the attention of police in November 2020 when it was discovered he had abused two women. Following initial inquiries, police learned Gibson had subjected other women to his abusive behaviour.

Anthony Gibson will spend 13 years in prison for serious sexual offences and violence and abusive behaviour | Police Scotland

He was later was arrested and charged in connection with serious sexual assaults, violence and abusive and controlling behaviour.

Detective Inspector Frank Keegan said: “Gibson is a prolific offender. I can only hope that the women he harmed take some solace in knowing he can no longer inflict his violent and abusive behaviour on them or any other women.

“It is incredibly difficult for anyone to stand up and confront an abuser and I would like to thank the women for their strength and resilience in speaking with us. I would encourage anyone who has been or is being subjected to violence and abuse to report it to us.”