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Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Daily Record
Victims praised for coming forward as Paisley rapist convicted for "abhorrent" crimes
Steven Agnew was found guilty of committing offences, including rape, against two female victims in the Johnstone and Glasgow areas between November 2020 and December 2021. A Paisley beast has been convicted for committing 'abhorrent' serious sexual offences. Steven Agnew was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on charges including rape against two female victims in Johnstone and Glasgow. The 21-year-old committed the crimes between November 2020 and December 2021. He is to be sentenced on Tuesday, July 8. Detective inspector Euan McMillan, from Police Scotland, praised the two victims for coming forward and said the conviction was possible thanks to them. He added: 'Steven Agnew is now facing the consequences of the harm he caused through his abhorrent actions. 'This outcome was made possible thanks to the two victims who came forward and reported him. We hope this conviction provides some form of closure and helps them to move forward. 'Police Scotland remains committed to investigating all reports of sexual crime. Anyone who comes forward will be treated with professionalism and supported by specially trained officers and partner agencies. 'There is no time limit on reporting, regardless of when it happened, please contact us so we can fully investigate.'
Belfast Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
The truth behind renewable investment in Northern Ireland
revealed | Behind all their pre-tax profit figures, windfarms are more of a tortoise than unicorn, writes Steven Agnew Northern Ireland has one of the best wind energy resources in Europe, blessed with lots of hilly terrain and a regular flow of wind from the Atlantic Ocean. NI's low carbon sector employs more than 12,000 people in over 300 companies. A 2024 Impact Report found that onshore wind operations contribute over £16m in rates to local councils annually and £2.6m each year to local communities through community benefit support funds.
