POLICE praised the bravery of victims of rapist Paul Colquhoun after helping bring him to justice.

As reported in last week’s Gazette, the 49-year-old was jailed for eight years for a catalogue of sexual offences against young women and children.

The High Court in Glasgow heard Colquhoun, of Wellmeadow Street, Paisley, plied the primary school pupil with alcohol and, when she was drunk, removed her clothing and raped her.

He also attacked two other teenagers and raped two sleeping women over a 12-year period.

Detective Chief Inspector Fil Capaldi said: “The case against Paul Colquhoun highlighted a history of extremely serious sexual offending against young vulnerable woman and children.

“He preyed on their innocence and manipulated relationships in order to subject his victims to the most horrific abuse, which will no doubt have had a major impact on their lives.

“The victims have shown true bravery and strength in providing detailed accounts of their horrendous experiences to police and then standing up to testify against the man responsible in court.

“Together they have cemented Colquhoun’s future behind bars and ensured that he is no longer free to abuse anyone else. I hope this sends a clear message to other perpetrators who think they can escape justice for this type of abhorrent behaviour.

“Police Scotland will not tolerate it in any form and our specialist officers will work to unearth your crimes, identify your victims and offer them the support to bring you to justice.”