DON WEBLEY FROM ABERDEENSHIRE CONVICTED OF RAPE IN EDINBURGH HORROR
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Aberdeenshire Rapist
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Don Webley, aged 43, hailing from Westhill in Aberdeenshire, has been found guilty of a heinous sexual assault that took place in Edinburgh. The incident occurred on September 18, 2022, at a flat in the Scottish capital, where Webley committed a brutal attack on a woman, leaving her physically and emotionally scarred.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Webley's assault involved him forcibly grabbing the woman, removing her lower clothing, and engaging in acts of sexual violence, including licking her ear before raping her. The court heard that the victim, in a state of distress, managed to escape the apartment and fled into a nearby residential street, half-naked and screaming for help. Prior to her escape, she had sent distress messages describing Webley as 'a beast,' pleading for assistance and highlighting her fear and vulnerability.
Judge Michael O'Grady described the crime as an 'appalling offence,' emphasizing the severity and brutality of the attack. He stated, 'This was a brutal violation of a vulnerable young woman for whom you showed complete contempt.' The judge also noted that Webley was acquitted of a separate charge of attempting to murder the victim by compressing her neck, but the conviction for rape stood firm.
Throughout the trial, Webley maintained his innocence, claiming that the sexual encounter was consensual. However, the jury, after deliberation, returned a majority verdict convicting him of the charges, recognizing the evidence and the victim's account as credible. The court described the incident as 'deeply distressing and damaging' for the victim, underscoring the traumatic impact of the assault.
Following the conviction, Webley was ordered to register as a sex offender, and sentencing was deferred pending a background report. The case has garnered significant attention in Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence and vulnerability faced by women in the region.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Webley's assault involved him forcibly grabbing the woman, removing her lower clothing, and engaging in acts of sexual violence, including licking her ear before raping her. The court heard that the victim, in a state of distress, managed to escape the apartment and fled into a nearby residential street, half-naked and screaming for help. Prior to her escape, she had sent distress messages describing Webley as 'a beast,' pleading for assistance and highlighting her fear and vulnerability.
Judge Michael O'Grady described the crime as an 'appalling offence,' emphasizing the severity and brutality of the attack. He stated, 'This was a brutal violation of a vulnerable young woman for whom you showed complete contempt.' The judge also noted that Webley was acquitted of a separate charge of attempting to murder the victim by compressing her neck, but the conviction for rape stood firm.
Throughout the trial, Webley maintained his innocence, claiming that the sexual encounter was consensual. However, the jury, after deliberation, returned a majority verdict convicting him of the charges, recognizing the evidence and the victim's account as credible. The court described the incident as 'deeply distressing and damaging' for the victim, underscoring the traumatic impact of the assault.
Following the conviction, Webley was ordered to register as a sex offender, and sentencing was deferred pending a background report. The case has garnered significant attention in Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence and vulnerability faced by women in the region.