Police sergeant jailed for 12 years for raping two women

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

A former police sergeant has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two women.

Campbell Petrie, aged 50, was jailed on Friday at the High Court in Glasgow after being found guilty in September of multiple offences including rape and indecent assault. The crimes took place over a 16-year period from 2006 to 2022 whilst he was a serving officer with Police Scotland.

Judge Alistair Watson imposed an extended sentence of 15 years, with the custodial part set at 12 years. The judge described the gravity of Petrie's sustained criminal conduct as something that 'cannot be overstated'.

In his ruling, Judge Watson said that Petrie's two victims had provided moving accounts of their trauma and had suffered 'deep and enduring psychological harm' as a result of his offences. The judge noted that despite his conviction, Petrie continues to deny his responsibility.

Petrie was arrested and charged in December 2023 and subsequently suspended from duty. He retired from Police Scotland in December 2025.

How it is being reported

• Police sergeant who raped two women jailed for 12 yearsA judge said Campbell Petrie had caused ‘deep and enduring psychological harm’.Evening Standard · 16 Oct, 11:21
• Police sergeant who raped two women jailedA police sergeant who carried out a number of rapes and sexual attacks against two women has been jailed for 12 years.Sky News · 16 Oct, 10:29

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