A SEX offender who carried out an eight year reign of abuse has been jailed for 10 years.

John Moore, from Glasgow, was sentenced today at the High Court in Edinburgh for a catalogue of sex offences.

The 47-year-old was brought to book following a lengthy police investigation into the historic crimes, which took place in Paisley, Kilmarnock and Glasgow.  

Detective Chief Inspector Fil Capaldi of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Public protection Unit said: “Today’s sentence at the High Court in Edinburgh is the culmination of a protracted non-recent enquiry by detectives and the custodial sentence reflects the gravity of John Moore's crimes."

The police officer went on to praise Moore's victim for coming forward. 

He added: “I would take this opportunity to praise the victim for her courage to come forward and report the catalogue of abuse endured over an eight year period at addresses in Paisley, Kilmarnock and Glasgow.   

"I hope that she can take some solace now that Moore has had to answer for his crimes and she can now move forward in some way to rebuilding her life.

"I'd also like to encourage anyone who is, or has experienced sexual abuse, in any form, to come forward and report what has happened.

"Whether that be reporting to the police or other support services, you will be given the help and support you deserve.”