A Stirling and Edinburgh Rapist, 61-year-old man, Walter Masocha, has received a 10-year prison sentence for sexual offences perpetrated in the Stirling and Edinburgh regions.
Walter Masocha was convicted in the High Court in Livingston on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, of many sexual offences, including attempted rape, perpetrated against two women between January 2006 and July 2012. Walter Masocha received his punishment from the same court on Monday, 28 July.
Detective Sergeant David Brown stated: “Walter Masocha’s reprehensible actions have inflicted enduring damage, and he will now be held accountable for them in prison.”
“We hope this sentencing provides the women affected with some sense of closure and helps them in moving forward with their lives.
“I would encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse to report it. Every report is taken seriously and will be fully investigated, and support will be provided by our specially trained officers and partner agencies.”
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