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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Evans

Backlash after council allows convicted rapist to retain his taxi operator’s licence

David Brown, 50, was sentenced to six years and nine months in May for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman after she entered his car as a passenger - (Police Scotland)

A councillor has defended a decision to allow a convicted rapist to keep his taxi operator’s licence - as a Scottish council comes under increasing pressure over the controversial choice.

David Brown, 50, was sentenced to six years and nine months in May for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman after she entered his car as a passenger.

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