A sick Scots teenager has been convicted of multiple rapes and serious sexual assaults against children in East Ayrshire.
The 17-year-old beast was found guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of serious sexual assault and assault to danger of life at the High Court in Glasgow yesterday.
He was convicted after the horrific incidents that took place between July 3 and August 6 last year.
The 'dangerous and predatory individual' showed no remorse for his horrifying actions after leaving his vulnerable child victims with 'lasting effects'.
An investigation was launched by detectives from Kilmarnock's Public Protection Unit which resulted in the then 16-year-old boy being arrested and charged in connection with the incidents.
Following the conviction police branded the teen "dangerous" and "predatory".
The nation-wide firm also said it is committed to protection of children across Scotland.
Detective Inspector Martin Prendergast, Public Protection Unit, said: "This teenager is a dangerous and predatory individual who has shown no remorse towards the victims, all of whom were children.
"He played on their vulnerabilities and his actions will no doubt have lasting effects on them.
"These were horrific crimes for someone of such a young age to commit and we welcome his conviction today.
"Police Scotland is committed to the protection of children and to bringing all perpetrators of sexual abuse to justice.
"We would urge anyone who wishes to report any child protection concerns or sexual crime to contact us on 101 so we can conduct a thorough investigation.
"We will always treat reports of sexual offences with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity."
