The Edinburgh Rapist, Valentin Tica, has been incarcerated for the grave sexual assault of a teenage girl in Edinburgh. Valentin Tica, 24, was sentenced to eight years in jail by the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, with the term backdated to November 2023.
Valentin Tica already entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Valentin Tica was issued a non-harassment order for an undetermined duration.
Detective Inspector Keith Taylor said: “Valentin Tica will now face the consequences of his despicable actions in prison.
“I would like to commend the victim for her strength during the investigation, and I hope today’s sentencing brings some sense of closure.
“We would encourage anyone who has experienced any form of violent or sexual offence, regardless of when it happened, to report it to us. We will investigate thoroughly and have specially trained officers and partner agencies who will support you throughout.”
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