Police welcome sentencing of Highland rapist

A man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following serious sexual and violent offences against three women in Inverness-shire and Moray.

Gerald Hever, 51, was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, September 1, 2025.

The offences took place between 1996 and 2020 at addresses in Inverness, Tain, Invergordon, Forres and other locations in the Highlands.

He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register and given a 20-year non harassment order.

READ THE FULL COURT REPORT ON GERALD HEVER HERE

Detective Constable Lauren Barron said: “Hever carried out appalling acts of sexual and violent abuse against the three women.

“Following a complex investigation, he has been brought to justice and this sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending.

“We remain committed to investigating all reports of sexual crime, regardless of when it happened. We will do everything in our power to support victims and all reports are treated sensitively.

“I would encourage anyone who has experienced or who is experiencing sexual crime to report it to us on 101.”