Man convicted of serious sexual assaults jailed for 14 years

A man who was convicted of multiple serious sexual assaults and assaults has been jailed for 14 years.

Barry Ingleson, 38, was convicted after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, 17 March, 2023.

He was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday.

The offences, which were committed against four women, took place between August 2009 and August 2020 in the Edinburgh area.

Detective Inspector George Calder said: “Barry Ingleson is now facing the consequences of his actions and I welcome the significant custodial sentence he has been handed today.

“His behaviour towards women has been disgraceful and I would like to pay tribute to those affected by his horrific actions and commend the strength they have shown to report the abuse they suffered.

“I hope today’s outcome will give them some form of comfort and closure to put their ordeals behind them.

“This conviction and sentence sends a clear message to all perpetrators that all reports of sexual abuse will be thoroughly investigated by Police Scotland irrespective of the passage in time, and victims will be supported throughout.”

If you need to report a sexual crime to Police Scotland, then you are encouraged to do so by contacting police officers on 101, or by making an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.