A man who stalked, sexually assaulted and raped a number of women across Scotland has been jailed for more than 12 years.

Steffan Cox, 25, repeatedly targeted young women he met on social media and dating apps.

His “appalling and predatory behaviour” included making anonymous and indecent phone calls, threatening to rape his victims.

Cox was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday after being convicted of 21 sexual offences that occurred between 2016 and 2022.

He had previously pleaded guilty to indecent communication offences back in February.

Cox was jailed for 12 years and nine months. He will also be supervised for a further four years upon his release from prison and was added to the sex offenders’ register indefinitely.

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Detective Sergeant Julie Nedley, of the National Rape Taskforce, said Cox was now facing the consequences of his “appalling and predatory behaviour”.

DS Nedley added: “The victims have shown great courage in coming forward with vital information, making sure he was held accountable for his actions, and ultimately convicted.

“I want to take the opportunity to thank the public and partner agencies for their assistance and information provided, particularly in providing support to the women involved.

“I hope this sentence provides a sense of closure for them and sends a clear message that all reports of sexual abuse, regardless of the passage of time, will be thoroughly investigated by Police Scotland and victims will be supported throughout.”

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