Two Men Jailed for Multiple Rapes in Scotland, England

Steven Connery was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Glasgow for multiple historic sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, that occurred between 2006 and 2019. His conviction followed a police investigation initiated after two women reported him, and included evidence from a victim who has since died. Separately, Adil Zafar, a 44-year-old Halifax man, was sentenced to 18 years in prison at Bradford Crown Court for a series of sexual offences including rape, strangulation, and coercive control committed in 2024. Detectives described Zafar as a danger to women and praised the victim’s courage in reporting the abuse, which led to his arrest and conviction. Authorities in both cases emphasized the importance of victims coming forward and assured full support for those reporting sexual offences. These sentences highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and protect vulnerable individuals.