Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAaron Strachan, 21, who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint in Edinburgh, attempted to escape custody. Footage shows Strachan freeing his hands from cuffs and fleeing while being led to a prison van outside the Court of Session in January. He was recaptured in Edinburgh a few hours later, with his lawyer stating the escape was an 'impulsive' act due to loose handcuffs. Strachan pleaded guilty to the rape and two assaults in December 2025, and later admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice. He received an order for lifelong restriction with a minimum of five years in custody, with the judge indicating he may never be released. In fullRapist who abducted teenage girl at knifepoint tries to flee courtMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Rapist’s brazen attempt at escaping court is captured on camera
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAaron Strachan, 21, who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint in Edinburgh, attempted to escape custody. Footage shows Strachan freeing his hands from cuffs and fleeing while being led to a prison van outside the Court of Session in January. He was recaptured in Edinburgh a few hours later, with his lawyer stating the escape was an 'impulsive' act due to loose handcuffs. Strachan pleaded guilty to the rape and two assaults in December 2025, and later admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice. He received an order for lifelong restriction with a minimum of five years in custody, with the judge indicating he may never be released. In fullRapist who abducted teenage girl at knifepoint tries to flee courtMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
