A serial rapist said to be one of Scotland's most sadistic men is seeking parole after seven years of a life sentence.
Patrick Chinskie abducted and permanently disfigured victims, many of whom still live in fear of the former coal man who preyed on women across Scotland for 23 years.
He was issued with an Order for Lifelong Restriction in 2015 but now Chinskie, described by judge Kenneth Maciver as a " sadistic and vicious abuser ", is applying for home visits and parole. Chinskie had a previous bid for parole denied two years ago.
