SCOTS paedophile John Barr, who raped and sexually abused two young girls for almost 10 years, has died in prison.
He was found guilty in 2019 of four charges of rape and one count of lewd and libidinous practices by a jury following a trial.His two victims were targeted at two addresses in Fallin, near Stirling, between October 1983 and October 1991, the High Court in Edinburgh heard.One of the girls was aged between six and 15 when she was subjected to a serious sexual assault, while the other child was aged between 13 and 18 when she was targeted.
He said: “For almost a decade, John Barr preyed on two young girls and committed horrific sexual offences against the pair. Confirming the death, a statement from the Scottish Prison Service said: “John Barr, 71, a prisoner at HMP Edinburgh has died on 4 October 2023. He was convicted at Edinburgh High Court in 2019.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thieves raid Scots house and steal thousands of pounds worth of jewelleryThieves raid Scots house and steal jewellery worth thousands.
Read more »
Man in court charged with alleged murder of Scots man in LanarkThe accused made no plea when he appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court.
Read more »
'Traumatic' crash with baby in car 'triggered intense depression' for Scots mumBecky Copson has bravely opened up on her battle with post-natal depression and a further wave of poor mental health following the crash.
Read more »
Lottery winners thought £1m prize call while on Scots holiday was a scamCraig and Karen Mitchell were on holiday in Scotland when they found out they'd scooped £1million.
Read more »
Police stop drivers in search for Scots pensioner missing for two weeksMartin was last seen around 9.20am that day in Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, on Tuesday, September 26.
Read more »
The 'stunning' Scots castle hotel with a spa you can stay in for a bargain priceIf you are keen to get away from it all and enjoy a much-needed pampering, one 'fabulous' hotel in Aberdeenshire is currently available to book for a bargain price.
Read more »