Man who repeatedly raped young girl including while she slept jailed for ten years

A man who repeatedly raped a child over a period of four years has been jailed for a decade.

Fraser Murray, 33, was convicted last month of rape, sexual assault and voyeurism charges.

Judge Lord Fairley heard how Murray, of Croy in the Highlands, preyed on his ten-year-old victim at locations in his home town and a village in the Black Isle. The offences took place between October 2018 and October 2022.

He repeatedly subjected the young girl to a series of serious sexual assaults and also took videos of her when she was undressing.

The court heard how one rape took place whilst she was asleep.

Murray was finally caught and brought to justice after police learned about his activities.

His arrest prompted him to plead guilty to charges last month.

Lord Fairley deferred sentence to obtain a report on his background, and he reappeared for sentence on Friday in Edinburgh.

Passing sentence, the judge told him that the high risk posed to children would mean he would be supervised for three years following his release from custody.

He added: “It has had a devastating effect on her. Those who offend in the way that you did can expect lengthy prison sentences.”

The judge also spoke of how he had considered the information provided to the court about Murray’s offending.

He added: “This includes the troubling suggestion made by you that the complainer initiated sexual contact with you.”

Lord Fairley placed Murray on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

The judge also passed a non harassment order which prevents Murray from getting in touch with his victim.

He added: “This will be for an indefinite period.”