HIGHLAND SERIAL RAPIST’S GUILTY VERDICT AT EDINBURGH HIGH COURT WELCOMED BY POLICE SCOTLAND OFFICERS
A “violent and depraved” serial rapist who committed attacks across the Highlands has been convicted, a move that has been welcomed by police officials.Dariusz Matejewicz (39) was found guilty yesterday at the Edinburgh High Court of engaging in multiple violent and sexual offences against four women and one child.
The offences, which spanned from 2007 to 2022, occurred in Inverness, Aviemore, Dingwall, and Glenrothes in Fife, encompassing several rapes and violent assaults.
His sentencing will occur in June.
Detective Inspector Gordon Patullo praised the verdict, saying: “Matejewicz is a violent and depraved person.
The victims, including a young child, have suffered profoundly, and I hope this verdict offers some relief.
Their bravery in coming forward and providing information was crucial to securing this conviction.
We will continue to investigate cases of abuse, no matter how much time has passed.
We encourage anyone with concerns about sexual or violent crime to reach out to Police Scotland via 101 or through our support services.” Following the court ruling, Matejewicz—who previously lived on Springfield Gardens in Inverness—was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register and is currently in custody.
His sentencing is scheduled for June 11 at the High Court in Stirling, following the completion of a background check and risk assessment.
