Man jailed for serious sexual and violent offences on women and children in Fife

By Court Reporter
Published 2nd Mar 2023, 11:57 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2023, 11:58 BST
Cunningham appeared at the High Court in Livingston for sentencing on Thursday.Cunningham appeared at the High Court in Livingston for sentencing on Thursday.
Cunningham appeared at the High Court in Livingston for sentencing on Thursday.
A ‘narcissistic predator’ who carried out serious sexual and violent offences on women and children in Fife over a number of years has been jailed.

James Cunningham, 56, was jailed for 12 years at the High Court in Livingston on Thursday in relation to the offences he carried out on women and children in the Kingdom between 1985 and 2008.

He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

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Cunningham was reported to police in 2019 and an investigation was launched. He was found guilty at court on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Detective Constable Ross French said: “Cunningham is a narcissistic predator who has refused to admit his guilt and has shown no remorse for his despicable crimes. I want to commend the victims for the strength they have shown throughout this investigation and trial.

"My thoughts remain with them and I hope that this sentencing brings them some comfort and helps them move forward.

"We have detectives dedicated to investigating such offences, and no matter how much time has passed, please report it. You can be assured that you will be fully supported by officers and our partner agencies.”