A “deplorable” rapist who is originally from Belfast attacked two women within days of each other.
Ewan Blair was jailed today for the rape and sexual assault of two women in Liverpool.
The 21-year-old, of Brownlow Hill in Liverpool city centre, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court and was sentenced to eight years in prison extended to 10 years as a dangerous offender.
The judge put him on the sexual notification register for life and put a restraining order in place for life.
Blair was found guilty by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court last month.
He was convicted of committing seven offences – three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, assault by penetration and oral rape.
The court heard that Blair sexual assaulted two women in their 20s within days of each other after befriending them in Liverpool city centre in September 2023. They are both being supported by specially trained officers.
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Detective Sergeant Bob Sandham said: “Blair’s predatory behaviour on both women is deplorable and he then put them through the trauma of having to relive the experience by way of a trial.
“This has been an extremely lengthy and complex investigation. And while no sentence will repair the damage Blair inflicted on his victims’ I hope this conviction has secured some justice for them.
“I would like to praise the dignity the victims have shown throughout the investigation. Today’s results shows that violence against women and girls will simply not be tolerated and we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.”
Detective Sergeant Sandham added: “We are committed to protecting victims of sexual offences, and anyone who reports an incident to us will be safeguarded and supported throughout the investigation by Specially Trained Officers and Sexual Violence Advocates who will provide all the relevant support.
“Anyone that has been a victim of a sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us.
“We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.”