A SERIAL domestic abuser found guilty of rape and other sexual and violent offences has been jailed for eight years at a court in Glasgow. 

Steven Preston, 25, was sentenced at the High Court on Friday for a series of offences which took place between 2011 and 2015. 

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Preston carried out a catalogue of serious sexual and violent offences against two partners over the four-year period. 

Detective Inspector Steven McMillan from the Police Scotland Domestic Abuse Task Force (East) said: "Preston was found guilty of a number of charges including rape and sexual and physical assaults. He carried out a campaign of violence on two of his partners over a period of four and a half years which will have no doubt left them affected by the experience for the rest of their lives.

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"I must thank these women for having the strength to come forward and report the years of abuse that they have endured and the courage they've shown throughout the investigation."

DI McMillan added: “I hope that today’s outcome gives the women some sort of closure and sends a clear message to anyone who thinks it’s acceptable to treat anyone in this way.  

“Police Scotland is committed to tackling domestic abuse and no one should ever feel they are alone or in a position of fear.  I would encourage anyone to report domestic abuse in any form as all reports will be thoroughly investigated and we will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure victims of domestic abuse are supported and to ensure their safety and wellbeing."