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A police officer has been convicted of numerous sexual offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Carmichael John Williamson, 32, was found guilty of four charges - including three of rape – which took place in the Shetland area between 2014 and 2022.
In December 2023, police first received a report of offences which happened between 2020 and 2022, while Williamson was a serving officer.
During the course of an investigation, further offences were reported, which happened between 2014 and 2015, while he served as a special constable.
Williamson was arrested, charged, and suspended from duty on January 10, 2024.
He has been remanded and is due to be sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, December 8.
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Detective Superintendent Stevie Bertram, of Police Scotland’s Public Protection Unit, said: "Reports of violence against women and girls are rising and it is of the utmost importance for Police Scotland to play its part in tackling this national emergency.
"Our thoughts are very much with the victims in this case, and I wholeheartedly commend their strength in reporting these crimes. This was the crucial first step in bringing Williamson to justice.
"Williamson will now face the consequences of his actions and today's outcome should highlight our determination to relentlessly pursue the perpetrators in these investigations. I hope that this outcome may bring some closure to those affected by this case
"We understand how difficult it can be to report these kinds of offences, particularly when the perpetrator is a police officer. I want to reassure the public we will identify and investigate these officers whether they are serving or retired, or whether their crimes are committed on-duty or, as in this instance, off-duty.
"We are absolutely committed to rooting individuals who are involved in criminality out of this organisation."