MAN GIVEN18 YEARS SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES IN PERTHSHIRE
A man convicted of multiple violent sexual assaults has been warned that he faces a lengthy prison sentence for his series of crimes involving two young women.Caileon Ward subjected his victims to severe trauma over a four-year period from 2019 to 2023 at various locations in Crieff.
The 26-year-old repeatedly targeted the first woman while she was asleep, and after she rejected his sexual advances, he assaulted her again while under the influence of cocaine.
During a confrontation, Ward told her he no longer cared about her pleas, then restrained her and forcefully raped her.
Prosecutor Greg Farrell described her as visibly distressed, crying out in pain.
In another incident, Ward threatened her with a knife, told her to remove her clothes, insulted her, and after she managed to escape wearing only a T-shirt and underwear, he was seen laughing.
The second victim endured a similar assault, leaving her feeling dehumanized.
On New Year’s Day 2023, Ward drove while intoxicated and on drugs with her in the vehicle, threatening to drive over a bridge with both of them inside.
He later carried a knife along her legs in a menacing display.
Ward admitted to six charges, including the repeated rape of both women.
The judge, Lord Scott, postponed sentencing to the following month and warned Ward that he would face a very long prison term.
——————————————————————— Sentencing November 2025: On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, the High Court in Glasgow handed down an 18-year prison sentence to a man convicted of serious sexual offenses.
Caileon Ward, aged 26, was found guilty on 24 September 2025 of multiple severe violent and sexual crimes, including raping two women.
These offenses were committed between 2019 and 2023 in the Perthshire area.
Inspector Stephen Gray commented: “Ward committed these heinous crimes over several years, and he will now face the repercussions behind bars." He added: “My sympathies are with the women who displayed remarkable courage in reporting these crimes.
I hope the sentence offers them some reassurance and aids their recovery.
“Our dedicated detectives continue to investigate such incidents, and I encourage anyone with information, regardless of how much time has passed, to come forward.
Rest assured, victims will receive full support from our officers and partner organizations.”
