Man jailed for campaign of violent and sexual offending over two decades

A man who once held a woman over the River Tay during a campaign of violent and sexual offending has been jailed.

Brian McGlashan, from Perth, was found guilty of eight charges following a trial at the High Court in Dundee on June 5.

The 57-year-old targeted his three victims between 1996 and 2019 at addresses in the Perthshire area.

During one attack, McGlashan pushed one victim, held her over the water at the River Tay and uttered threats at her.

The woman was also left severely injured and permanently disfigured after an assault at McGlashan’s hands.

He isolated a second woman from her friends, threatened to have her deported, damaged property and broke a bathroom door lock during the abuse.

McGlashan was convicted of two voyeurism charges after watching two of his victims in a state of undress.

He was also found guilty of two rape charges.

McGlashan was sentenced to nine years in prison with a further four years on licence at the High Court in Paisley.

His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely with a 15-year non-harassment order was granted for one of his victims.

Scotland’s Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offending, Katrina Parkes said: “Brian McGlashan is a serial abuser who has inflicted lasting trauma through his controlling, violent and sexually depraved behaviour.

“It is thanks to the bravery of his victims coming forward and speaking to the authorities that prosecutors were able to secure this conviction.

“McGlashan will now face the consequences of his actions which I hope brings some comfort to those affected by his abuse.

“COPFS would encourage anyone affected by similar offending to come forward.  

“You will be listened to and we will seek to secure justice, ensuring that those responsible are identified and held accountable.” 

Detective Constable Ranald Bowie said: “McGlashan is a violent individual who will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.

“My thoughts are with these women who showed immense strength in coming forward and assisting our investigation.

“We take reports of such offences seriously, regardless of how much time has passed and work to support victims. I would encourage anyone who has been impacted by this type of crime to report it.”