Police have welcomed the six year prison term for a rapist who “preyed on a vulnerable young woman”.
Darren Hastie (34) was jailed on Tuesday for a serious sexual assault in West Lothian in 2022.
He was found guilty of rape on Tuesday, May 30 and sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow.
Detective Sergeant Jennifer Priestley welcomed the conviction.
She said: “Darren Hastie is a dangerous individual who preyed on a vulnerable young woman.
“I commend her for coming forward and showing strength throughout the process which has led to Hastie facing the consequences for his despicable actions. I hope the sentence today will bring her some comfort and help her move forward.
“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of sexual violence to come forward and report it to us, regardless of the passage of time. We, alongside partner agencies, will support you through the process, investigate thoroughly and bring those responsible to justice.”
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