A person who sexually abused two younger women was branded “depraved and reprehensible” by a sheriff this week.
John Healy, 60, was jailed for 18 months when he appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Courtroom.
He admitted sexual offences involving the women at an deal with in Wishaw.
Defence agent John McGeechan mentioned Healy had himself been subjected to “years of bodily abuse” as a toddler.
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The solicitor advised the courtroom: “That has triggered him difficulties.
“He describes himself as being emotionally and mentally scarred. He has an issue with alcohol.”
Mr McGeechan referred to a report by social staff that prompt his consumer may very well be given a prolonged supervision order in the neighborhood.
Passing sentence, Sheriff Colin Dunipace advised Healy: “You pleaded responsible to performing in an completely depraved and reprehensible method.
“Your persevering with failure to simply accept culpability and try to blame the victims mirror no credit score on you in any way and are a matter of concern.
“Regardless of what has been mentioned in your behalf, I'm happy there is no such thing as a different to a custodial sentence.”
The 18-month sentence was backdated to March 29 as Healy was remanded in custody then following his responsible pleas.
He shall be supervised for a yr on his launch from jail and shall be on the intercourse offenders’ register for 10 years.
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