TWISTED Alexander Pacteau was previously accused of rape.

Karen Buckley's brutal killer was charged with the sexual assault and attempted rape of a woman in Glasgow in 2011.

The alleged incident was said to have taken place in Baliol Lane in the early hours of November 27.

He plead not guilty and a trial started in February 2013.

Pacteau said in evidence: "If I had carried out a sexual assault I would have taken responsibility for my actions.

"I don’t cower away from that.

"I did not sexually assault this woman. I would never make an attempt to sexually assault this woman.

"I believe rape is the lowest of the low. I’d rather be charged with murder than attempted rape."

Pacteau was arrested after allegedly attacking a 24-year-old woman by trying to force her to perform a sex act on him.

He appeared in court on crutches after he had been involved in a car crash in August 2012.

Pacteau told the court at the conclusion of his evidence: "I think before my actions.

"I would not have done that knowing the jail sentence you can get."

Jurors found Pacteau not guilty by a majority verdict at the conclusion of the five day trial.