A 26-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for a series of serious sexual offences against a woman.
Connor Hagley pleaded guilty to the abuse, including rape, of a woman between 2019 and 2021 at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, July 22. He was sentenced at the High Court in Stirling yesterday and has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Hagley used a balaclava when carrying out his attacks on the woman on 10 separate occasions. The court heard about how the victim had walked into a bedroom and been attacked and realised he must have hidden behind the door to get to her.
He also subjected her to a catalogue of violence during which she was slapped, punched and threatened while he was armed with a machete.
Detective Inspector Keith Taylor has now described him as a ‘danger to women’ and praised the victim for her strength throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
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He said: “Hagley is a danger to women and his conviction proves that. He’ll now face the consequences of his despicable actions, which have had a devastating impact on the woman involved.
“I’d like to commend her for her strength throughout the investigation and court proceedings. I hope this sentencing will bring some form of justice as she continues to move forward with her life.
“Anyone who has been a victim of such crimes is urged to come forward and report it to us. We’re committed to fully investigating, regardless of when it happened, and bringing those responsible in front of the courts. I want to reassure you, we have specially trained officers and partner agencies who will support you throughout.”
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