ARCHIBALD WEIR SENTENCED IN STIRLING FOR RAPE OF TEENAGERS AND SEXUAL OFFENCES

In a recent and highly disturbing case, a man named Archibald Weir has been convicted of multiple serious sexual offences involving two teenagers in the city of Stirling. The conviction was secured at Edinburgh High Court last month, where Weir, aged 37 and residing in the St Ninians area of Stirling, was found guilty of raping a teenage boy and a teenage girl. The crimes, which span over a period of years, have shocked the local community and prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement authorities.

Details of the case reveal that the investigation was initiated in February of the previous year, following a brutal assault on a woman in her 20s. During her interview with police, she disclosed that Weir had raped her 14 years earlier, a revelation that prompted further inquiries. This disclosure led to Weir's arrest and subsequent charges related to the assault on the woman, as well as the rape of a male teenager in 2001. The case involving the male victim had been previously documented and reported to the Procurator Fiscal, but it was reopened after the new allegations surfaced.

Further investigations uncovered additional evidence linking Weir to the sexual offences against the two teenagers in Stirling. The court proceedings culminated in a conviction last month, and Weir was sentenced at Livingston High Court. The sentence handed down was six years in prison, a punishment deemed appropriate given the gravity of his crimes. In addition to his prison term, Weir has been placed on the sex offenders register for life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from any potential future offences.

Weir’s case has garnered significant media attention due to the serious nature of the offences and the impact on the victims. The authorities have emphasized their commitment to pursuing justice in cases of sexual violence and safeguarding vulnerable individuals from predatory behavior. The community in Stirling continues to process the implications of this case, which underscores the importance of vigilance and support for victims of sexual crimes.