A man has been jailed for the serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Edinburgh. Valentin Tica, 24, was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 to eight years in prison, backdated to November 2023.
He previously pleaded guilty on Tuesday, 20 May, 2025. Tica was also given a non-harassment order for an indefinite period.
Detective Inspector Keith Taylor said: “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.”
