In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Yuen Lawson, 37, who lived in Peterhead but was known to frequent Ellon and Dundee, remains in custody after being handed a 12-year prison sentence for a decade-long campaign of “vicious” sexual violence. Lawson was sentenced on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh, where he was found guilty of nine charges involving four different female victims. The offences took place in Aberdeen between 2013 and 2022.
The court heard horrendous details of Lawson’s predatory behaviour, which included repeated rapes, sexual abuse, and violent assaults. The prosecution emphasised that two of his victims were children, aged just 14 and 15 at the time they were raped at addresses in Aberdeen. Detective Constable Leanne Campbell reported that Lawson is a “violent sexual offender” whose “horrific” actions have profoundly affected the lives of all those he targeted.
Strength of the Survivors
The conviction was secured thanks to the “strength of character” shown by the women and girls who came forward to provide evidence. Police Scotland emphasised that no one should feel embarrassed or ashamed about reporting abuse, regardless of who the perpetrator is or how much time has passed. The “serious” 12-year sentence reflects the court’s stance on protecting the public from “vile” individuals who exploit and harm vulnerable children and women.
As a result of his conviction for repeated rapes and child sexual abuse, Yuen Lawson has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. He is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Police Scotland, ensuring his behaviour and digital footprint in Aberdeen and the wider Grampian region are strictly monitored upon his eventual release. Any attempt to contact survivors or breach his strict licensing conditions will result in his immediate return to prison.
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