The detective in charge of catching a sex beast who raped an 80-year-old woman in her own home has paid tribute to the victim's bravery and courage.
John Laming broke into the pensioner's home last Christmas Eve - just 12 days after he had been freed from jail.
The terrified victim shouted for help, but when no one heard, Laming taunted her: "Some neighbours you have got."
The 32-year-old sat swigging a can of juice after the attack and claimed the OAP was "strong like his granny".
At the High Court in Glasgow, Laming, pled guilty to the serious sexual assault.
Detective Inspector Gordon Sneddon, senior investigating officer said: "Laming is a depraved individual who targeted his elderly victim in her own home.
"He has admitted his actions and pled guilty in court which, at the very least, spares his victim and her family a further ordeal of a trial. This was a crime which shocked the communities of Rutherglen, however I must make clear that this type of crime is extremely rare.
"I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the woman he attacked for her courage throughout this devastating period in her life."
