An Aberdeenshire man is facing a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl.
Michael Duncan, of Tarland, also sexually assaulted the young woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at an address in Aberdeen in March 2014.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard how Duncan subjected the woman to a terrifying ordeal and ignored her pleas for him to stop.
Duncan was finally brought to justice after police became aware of his crimes.
He was convicted today (July 31) of sexual assault and rape following a trial.
Deferring sentence for the court to obtain reports, judge Lord Uist told Duncan: “You have been convicted of the sexual assault and rape of a 15-year-old girl.
“Before, I can pass sentence, I am obliged to obtain reports.”
Duncan, of Melgum Road, Tarland, denied his crimes.
However, a jury believed there was enough evidence available to prove that he had attacked the young woman.
Following conviction, prosecution lawyer Peter Ferguson QC told the court that Duncan had one previous conviction for a minor offence.
Lord Uist deferred sentence on Duncan.
He will be sentenced at the High Court in Dumbarton on August 28.
