Former gym boss who faked his own death after raping two women jailed

The rapist was caught hanging upside down on beach gym after faking his own death.

A rapist who targeted his victims on dating apps, faked his death in Scotland and then fled to Spain, has been sentenced to eight years in jail.

James Clacher from North Lanarkshire raped two women at their homes before he tried to evade justice by moving to the Costa Del Sol, all while living under a fake name.

One of his victims told STV News she can finally sleep at night knowing he will be behind bars. A warning that Vanessa Taaffe’s report contains details of sexual assault.

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