Lifetime in Chains: A Harsh Justice for a Monster's Crimes The High Court in Edinburgh has delivered a stark reminder that justice can be as unforgiving as the crimes it seeks to punish.
Aaron Strachan, 21, who escaped from a prison van and was subsequently recaptured, has been sentenced to lifelong restriction with a minimum period of five years in custody for his "bestial" rape of a 15 year old girl.
The case is marked by disturbing details: Strachan stalked and abducted his victim, threatening her while brandishing a knife.