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Former Scotland rugby international to go on trial charged with rape

Former Scotland rugby international to go on trial charged with rape
BBC Scotland Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:50 UTC 1 min read
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Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.
Scotland (LOCATION) Tim Visser (PERSON) Edinburgh (LOCATION)
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