Serial Edinburgh rapist jailed indefinitely after attacking two vulnerable unconscious teenage girls

A serial rapist has been jailed indefinitely after he attacked two vulnerable unconscious teenagers in Edinburgh.

Raymond Nyiam, also known as Otu Nyiam, was convicted of two counts of rape at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The 35-year-old met both of the victims outside a nightclub in the capital on February 19, 2019 and attacked them at a flat.

Both girls were either asleep or unconscious due to the effects of alcohol, meaning they were incapable of giving consent.

Nyiam was previously convicted of attacking a 23-year-old woman during the early hours of March 5, 2017, and another woman on November 29, 2018.

On Tuesday, Nyiam was made subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction, which can be imposed on people convicted of serious, violent or sexual offences, other than murder, at the High Court.

The 35-year-old must serve four years behind bars before he is able to apply for parole.

His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely. He was also given an indefinite non-harassment order.

Fiona Kirkby, Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, said: “Raymond Nyiam systematically pursued these young women, who had the right to be safe after enjoying a night out.

“Instead, he exploited their vulnerability to rape them when they were incapable of giving consent.

“Nyiam has now been held accountable for his depraved actions, which would not have been possible without the women affected by his crimes coming forward.

“I hope this prosecution sends a clear message that this type of offending will not be tolerated and has no place in society.

“I would urge anyone affected by sexual abuse to consider reporting it when they feel ready and able to do so.

“You will be listened to and supported as we use all the tools available to us to help protect communities in Scotland by prosecuting those responsible.”