In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Dylan Murray, 22, was sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction for rape and violent offences in Kinglassie, Fife. Murray appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, where he was also handed a lifetime non-harassment order to protect his victims from further “vile” and “vicious” contact.
The crimes occurred in January 2022, and the Police Scotland investigation culminated in a guilty verdict last month. Detective Constable Alli Brown emphasised that Murray is an “abusive, sexual predator” whose “despicable actions” have now resulted in significant custodial time. The prosecution reported that the sentence reflects the gravity of the sexual violence and the physical “viciousness” Murray displayed during the incidents.
Police Commitment to Justice
Police Scotland utilised specially trained officers to support the victims throughout the investigation. Officers emphasised that they remain committed to investigating all reports of sexual violence, regardless of who the perpetrator is or how much time has passed since the offences occurred. The “serious” nature of this case highlights the collaboration between police and partner agencies to ensure that predators like Murray are removed from the community.
As a result of his conviction for rape, Dylan Murray has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register. He is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Police Scotland, ensuring his behaviour and movements in Kinglassie, Kirkcaldy, and the wider Fife area are strictly monitored upon his eventual release. Any breach of his lifetime non-harassment order or registration requirements will result in his immediate arrest and return to custody.
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