Man sentenced for serious sexual offences against children in Edinburgh

A man has been jailed for serious sexual offences against children which took place in Edinburgh.

Brian Stobie, 70, was sentenced to 12 years and nine months at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 30 December, 2025. He was convicted at the same court on Wednesday, 3 December, and also pleaded guilty to indecent communication offences.

70-year-old Brian Stobie was convicted of a series of offences against the girls - one under 16 and three under 12-years-old - in Edinburgh between 1990 and 2007 - including rape and sexual assault

The former bus driver was caught in a sting in 2022, when he attempted to contact underage girls online but instead spoke to adults.

Detective Inspector Steph Garnett said: “Stobie’s actions caused immeasurable harm to his young victims. Over several years he deliberately exploited children, and such behaviour is abhorrent in every sense. He will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.

"We remain committed to ensuring offenders like him are brought to justice.

“We know it is difficult to come forward and report sexual crime, but be assured you will be fully supported by our specially trained officers and partner agencies. There is no time bar to reporting, regardless of when it happened, please contact us so we can fully investigate.”

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