Man behind bars after raping woman in Glasgow

Rami Brimo attacked his vulnerable victim at a flat near the city's Saltmarket in October 2017.

Micheal Gerard McMonagle, 41, of Limewood Street in Derry, is facing three charges
Published 18th Feb 2021

A man who raped a young woman in Glasgow is behind bars.

Rami Brimo attacked his vulnerable victim at a flat near the city's Saltmarket in October 2017.

The charge included accusations the 27 year-old molested the woman before removing her trousers and struggling with her.

Brimo, of the city's Springburn, had denied the attack.

But, has been convicted following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

After the verdict, prosecutor Euan Cameron revealed Brimo was a first offender.

Lord Burns deferred sentencing until March 23 in Edinburgh.

The judge told Brimo: "In light of the offence, I have to remand you in custody until that time."

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