Rapist who carried out offences in Paisley has sentence extended
dailyrecord.co.ukA beast who raped two young women has had his jail sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.Connor McNealis was given a six-year sentence in April 2024 after being found guilty following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
The 27-year-old’s vile offending took place in the Paisley and Edinburgh areas. He had denied a series of charges during his earlier trial.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) asked the court to consider imposing a longer custodial term due to the “serious nature” of the offences.
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