Scott Wilson was found guilty of seven charges, including rape, on 6 November 2024 following a trial at the High Court in Livingston.

The 33-year-old chef, from Edinburgh, targeted a woman over the course of several years.

The court heard how the abuse initially began with Wilson calling the victim names, sending her abusive messages and acting in an aggressive manner towards her. But the accused soon turned violent, including repeatedly striking the woman on the head while uttering threats to harm her and her family.

Wilson was found guilty of committing multiple violent sexual offences, including raping the victim while she was asleep and unable to consent. He was also convicted for being in possession of the Class A drug cocaine on a number of occasions between July 2018 and June 2023.

On 8 January 2025, at the High Court in Livingston, he was given a 16 year extended sentence with the custodial part set at 12 years. His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.

A non-harassment order, banning Wilson from contacting or attempting to contact the victim, was also granted for an indefinite period.

Katrina Parkes, procurator fiscal for High Court sexual offences, said: “Scott Wilson is a violent and predatory individual who poses an extreme danger to women. This type of offending has no place in Scotland and the victim should be commended for her bravery, which has resulted in this prosecution and conviction.

“We recognise that going to court can be traumatic and therefore special measures may be put in place to make the process easier, including the use of pre-recorded evidence. I would urge anyone affected by abuse of this kind not to suffer in silence but to report it. You will be listened to and supported as we seek to secure justice using all the tools at our disposal.”