This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-28210584

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Rapist Andrew Forbes jailed for 11 years for Aberdeen attack Rapist Andrew Forbes jailed for 11 years for Aberdeen attack
(less than a minute earlier)
A convicted sex attacker has been jailed for 11 years after he admitted raping a woman in Aberdeen.A convicted sex attacker has been jailed for 11 years after he admitted raping a woman in Aberdeen.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard Andrew Forbes had already been sentenced to six years for a similar offence in his teens.The High Court in Edinburgh heard Andrew Forbes had already been sentenced to six years for a similar offence in his teens.
Forbes, 47, met the woman on a night out in the city centre in August 2012.Forbes, 47, met the woman on a night out in the city centre in August 2012.
They were refused entry to a casino for being too drunk before Forbes dragged his 24-year-old victim into a lane off Castle Street and attacked her.They were refused entry to a casino for being too drunk before Forbes dragged his 24-year-old victim into a lane off Castle Street and attacked her.
During her ordeal, the victim pleaded: "Imagine if this was your daughter."During her ordeal, the victim pleaded: "Imagine if this was your daughter."
But Forbes continued the attack, warning her: "Let me do it this way or I will do it worse."But Forbes continued the attack, warning her: "Let me do it this way or I will do it worse."
The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and Forbes later pleaded guilty.The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and Forbes later pleaded guilty.
Lord Bracadale told Forbes it was clear this was a violent and sustained rape during which his victim had struggled to resist him.Lord Bracadale told Forbes it was clear this was a violent and sustained rape during which his victim had struggled to resist him.
He pointed out Forbes had a very significant previous conviction for a similar offence.He pointed out Forbes had a very significant previous conviction for a similar offence.
Forbes was jailed for 11 years with a further five years under supervision.Forbes was jailed for 11 years with a further five years under supervision.
Police welcomed the length of the prison sentence.Police welcomed the length of the prison sentence.
Det Insp Richie Guild said: "It protects the community from a dangerous individual.Det Insp Richie Guild said: "It protects the community from a dangerous individual.
"This was a horrific and sustained attack which was absolutely terrifying for the woman involved."This was a horrific and sustained attack which was absolutely terrifying for the woman involved.
"I would like to pay tribute to the victim for the strength and character she displayed during the investigation."I would like to pay tribute to the victim for the strength and character she displayed during the investigation.
"It is our hope that the outcome will bring some form of closure for her and that she can move on with her life.""It is our hope that the outcome will bring some form of closure for her and that she can move on with her life."