Paul Hill: Man found guilty of sexual and domestic abuse sentenced to 15 years in prison

Paul Hill, a 54-year-old now from Ayr, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with a further three years extended sentence.

He will also be placed on the sex offenders register for life.

His offending took place against nine women between 1987 and 2009 throughout the Tayside, Grampian and Fife areas.

Detective Inspector Caine McIntyre, of Police Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Task Force, said: “Paul Hill committed domestic abuse offences for nearly three decades across the length and breadth of Scotland.

“His offending was a sustained campaign of physical and sexual abuse against his victims. He has shown himself to be an extremely violent and dangerous man who will now have to face the consequences of his actions.

“This sentence sends out a clear message that domestic abuse crimes will not be tolerated and will be robustly investigated by Police Scotland.

“I would like to thank the victims in this case for the courage, strength and dignity they have shown throughout this investigation and subsequent court case. I hope that today's sentencing provides them with some closure which will allow them to move on with their lives.”

Detective Superintendent Debbie Forrester, Domestic Abuse Task Force, Police Scotland said: “Tackling domestic abuse is a priority for Police Scotland and we are committed to working with our partners to reduce the harm it causes and ultimately eradicate it.

“Domestic abuse is a despicable and debilitating crime which affects all of our communities and has no respect for age, ethnicity, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.”

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