ANTONIO POLLIO SENTENCED IN EDINBURGH FOR SEXUAL OFFENCE INVOLVING YOUNG FEMALE
A man identified as Antonio Pollio has been handed a prison sentence of four years and three months after being found guilty of committing a sexual offence in Edinburgh.Pollio, aged 24, entered a guilty plea in connection with the incident involving a young female victim.
The plea was made during a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, 21 August 2023.
Following the plea, the court proceeded to deliver the sentence on Thursday, 28 September, reflecting the seriousness of the crime.
Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper issued a statement emphasizing the gravity of Pollio's actions.
She described him as a dangerous individual who manipulated and coerced a young woman, highlighting the manipulative nature of his conduct.
Inspector Cooper reaffirmed the police’s commitment to addressing sexual crimes, urging victims to come forward regardless of how much time has elapsed since the incident.
She assured the public that all reports of sexual offences are taken very seriously and that victims will receive full support from police and partner agencies throughout the investigation process.
The statement underscores the importance of reporting such crimes and the police’s dedication to ensuring justice is served in cases like this, especially in the city of Edinburgh.
