Scots brute caged after 14 year long campaign of sexual abuse against two women
John Clark,. 30, was sentenced to 10 years at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 29 after he was convicted of offences against two women, including rape, abduction and assault at the High Court in Livingston on April 30.
A Scots brute has been caged after a campaign of serious sexual and violent offences against two women spanning 14 years.
John Clark,. 30, was sentenced to 10 years at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 29 after he was convicted of offences against two women, including rape, abduction and assault at the High Court in Livingston on April 30.
Clark was also handed a lifetime non-harassment order for these offences which were carried out over a period of 14 years, Edinburgh Live reports.
The abuse spanned between 2008 and 2022 in th e West Lothian area.
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Detective Constable Calum Skene said: "Clark's abhorrent actions took place over a prolonged period and caused significant harm. He will now have to face the consequences of his behaviour.
'I would like to acknowledge the women involved for their support throughout the investigation and court proceedings. We hope this outcome offers them some reassurance and allows them to begin to move forward.
"Police Scotland is committed to supporting victims of sexual crime and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice, regardless of when the offences took place."
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