West Lothian sexual predator who inflicted 'horrific' abuse on children jailed

A 54-year-old man from West Lothian has been jailed for five years for multiple sexual and violent offences, committed over three decades.

Jack Grant was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today, after a spree of attacks on adults and children between 1980 and 2010.

Police in West Lothian have welcomed the jail sentence, labelling Grant a “predator”, and describing his crimes, committed in West Lothian and Glasgow, as “horrific”.

Detective Inspector Nick Brookfield said: "Jack Grant is, in every sense of the word, a predator who targeted young people over a number of years and subjected them to horrific levels of physical and sexual abuse across various parts of Scotland.

"Had it not been for the courage of these individuals in coming forward, Grant's crimes may have gone unanswered for. I would like to personally thank all of those who provided us with statements, and testified in court, for their bravery and for their support of this investigation.

"Police Scotland is committed to bringing the perpetrators of sexual abuse to justice, regardless of the passage of time, while providing victims with all the relevant assistance they may require."

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