EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Mum, raped and beaten by her ex-partner says no sentence will ever be enough

A Glasgow mum who was raped and beaten by her ex-boyfriend is telling Clyde News no jail term will ever be enough.

Steven Sprott from Kilmarnock was told by the judge he will 'pay for his crimes' as he prepares to be sentenced today at the High Court in Glasgow for abusing two women.

The 45-year old carried out a campaign of terror on his ex-partners over a nine year period.

He was convicted of physically abusing two partners aged 43 and 47. He was also found guilty of raping the 43-year-old.

Vicky Murray spoke to the 43-year old about her relationship with Sprott.

But even though Sprott disappeared from her life - she was moved to act against him.

During the trial, which ended at the beginning of June, the court heard at first Sprott was lovely and charming to the women, but quickly became a violent monster.

Lord Mulholland told Sprott: “You moved from one partner to the next. It was like Groundhog Day.

“Women are not objects to be abused by you. Women are there to be cherished and loved, not to be intimidated by your controlling behaviour. You will pay the price for this.”

The offences took place between 1996 and 2005 at various addresses in Kilmarnock.

The court heard that Sprott's two victims were terrified of him and his explosive moods.

The 47-year-old spoke of being timed when she went out the house for messages or to visit family or friends.

She told prosecutor Peter Ferguson: “I used to run back from the bus stop because if I was even five minutes late there would be trouble.”

Sprott would explode in rage if his tea wasn’t ready on time or if the women had annoyed him. Both spoke of walking on eggshells all the time.

The jury heard that he dragged the 47-year-old woman around the house by her hair, punched and slapped her and nipped her.

Sprott also threw plates of food at her and bit her on the body. He would also smash up furniture, windows and punch and kick walls.

The 43-year-old told of how Sprott would grab her by the hair and pull her around, throw food at her and kick and punch her on the head and body. On one occasion he put a knife to her throat.

He also smashed windows, a television, a stereo, a mirror, a cooker, cups, plates and cupboard doors and ripped up her clothing and underwear.

Sprott also raped her on various occasions between 2003 and 2005.

The jury also heard evidence from a 44-year-old woman from England who claimed that Sprott raped her and smashed up her home in Blackpool, assaulted her and repeatedly threatened her with violence.

Her evidence was only used to corroborate the Scottish offences and the jury could not return verdicts on the alleged offences.

Sprott denied all the charges against him and claimed when he gave evidence that the women were making it all up.

When asked by Mr Ferguson: “Do you think it is a disgraceful thing to raise your hands to women?”

Sprott replied: “Yes.”

He was placed on the sex offenders' register and will be sentenced today.