A thug who sexually assaulted and beat a woman so badly she almost died has been convicted of rape and attempted murder.
Martin Myles left the woman in agony and begging for help following the horror attack.The 39 year-old denied being violent and claimed the victim was instead injured following a fight with two other women.
Myles, of Airdrie, now faces a lengthy jail-term after being convicted by a jury at the High Court in Glasgow.