Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement
Summary
Aaron Strachan, 21, was jailed with a lifelong restriction order after abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh. He also attacked two men with weapons shortly before the rape. The court ruled he is likely to remain in custody or under supervision for life.Key Facts
- Aaron Strachan abducted a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint from a bus stop in Edinburgh in May 2025.
- He forced her into a basement storage area where he raped her.
- Strachan threatened the girl not to tell anyone or he would harm her.
- Before the rape, he stabbed a man in the hand and attacked another man with a hammer.
- Strachan has a criminal record for violence, robbery, and weapon possession.
- He fled custody during sentencing but was caught after a police manhunt.
- The High Court sentenced him to a minimum of five years in jail with a lifelong restriction order.
- This order means a parole board must decide if he is safe to be released; it is unlikely he will be free soon.
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