Series of sexual and violent offences.

38-Year-Old Man Jailed for 12 Years for Sexual and Violent Offenses

A 38-year-old man, David Cooper, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of sexual and violent offenses committed against four women in the Lanarkshire and Stirlingshire areas. Cooper was convicted on Friday, 10 May, 2024, at the High Court in Glasgow and sentenced today, Friday, 5 July, 2024.

The offenses spanned a 20-year period between 2002 and 2022. Cooper has also been issued non-harassment orders against the four women.

Detective Inspector Cheryl Gebbie stated: "David Cooper is a dangerous individual who has committed a variety of serious crimes against his victims, subjecting them to sexual abuse and violence."

"We acknowledge how difficult this has been for Cooper's victims and their families. We hope that his conviction and sentencing will bring them some comfort and our thoughts remain with them," Gebbie added.

The police urged any victims of sexual or physical violence to report it. "This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and we will continue to work closely with our partner agencies to support victims involved," Gebbie emphasized.