ANDREW EARLY SENTENCED IN GLASGOW FOR RAPE AND ATTEMPTED RAPE CASES
Andrew Early, a 22-year-old man from Glasgow, has been formally convicted of serious sexual offenses at the High Court in Glasgow.The case involved two separate victims and spanned over a period of time, highlighting a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior.
His first victim was a woman who endured a prolonged period of assault from September 2018 through October 2019.
During this time, Early committed acts of rape, including assaulting her while she was asleep, which underscores the invasive and non-consensual nature of his crimes.
There were also instances where the two engaged in sexual activity that was initially consensual, but Early refused to cease his actions despite being asked to stop, further demonstrating his disregard for boundaries and consent.
The second victim was a woman who encountered Early in December 2019.
The incident involved an attempted rape in a vehicle parked in the carpark of an Aldi store.
This event added to the severity of his criminal record and highlighted his willingness to commit sexual violence in public or semi-public spaces.
Throughout the trial, Mr.
Early maintained his innocence, denying all charges brought against him.
However, despite his denial, the court found him guilty of both the rape and attempted rape charges.
The judges overseeing the case did not hold back in their condemnation, describing Early as “selfish and self-entitled.” They also criticized his attitude, stating that “you have shown no remorse, regret or empathy.
Your focus is on yourself rather than anyone else.” Following the conviction, Early was sentenced to four years in prison during a hearing at the High Court.
Additionally, he will be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, a measure that reflects the gravity of his crimes and the potential risk he poses to the community.
It was also conveyed to Early that if he had been older, his sentence could have been significantly longer—potentially in the range of 5.5 to 6 years.
This consideration was due to the fact that he is under 25, which means a sheriff is obliged to take into account the Young Person Sentencing Guidelines, often resulting in comparatively lighter sentences for younger offenders.
Nonetheless, the court’s decision underscores the serious nature of his offenses and the impact they have had on his victims and the community in Glasgow.
