Former Police Sergeant Sentenced to 12 Years for Rape and Sexual Abuse

Campbell Petrie, a former Police Scotland sergeant, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of multiple rapes and sexual assaults.

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October 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Glasgow, Scotland — A former Police Scotland sergeant has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars following his conviction for a series of violent sexual offenses.

Campbell Petrie, 50, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow to receive his sentence. He was found guilty of eight separate charges, which included two counts of rape and various acts of physical and sexual abuse.

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The criminal conduct spanned a 17-year period and targeted two women. The sentencing concludes a significant legal case involving the former officer’s catalogue of sex crimes.

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