GLASGOW MAN JAMES MCDERMOTT BEHIND BARS FOR RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
A predator who raped and sexually assaulted two sleeping women at the same time is behind bars.James McDermott carried out the attacks at a flat in Neilston, East Renfrewshire in the early hours of May 25 2024.
The 25 year-old, of Maryhill, Glasgow, had earlier met the pair for the first time having been on a night-out in the city.
McDermott only stopped when one of the victims screamed after realising what was happening.
The first offender pled guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault at the High Court in Glasgow.
He will be sentenced at a later date.
The two victims had been on a night-out together with others in Glasgow city centre.
A relative of one of the young women met a friend of McDermott who she knew.
McDermott was also there - he was introduced as "Jinky".
They all later left a pub in the city's Sauchiehall Street and went back to the flat.
The rape victim eventually went to bed and fell asleep.
Prosecutor Kirsten Cockburn then explained: "She woke up when she felt pressure on top of her and someone with their hand squeezing around her neck.
She was lying on her back.
When she opened her eyes, McDermott was on top of her." The woman was "terrified" and "froze" on discovering McDermott was raping her.
She was crying throughout as McDermott demanded she be quiet.
Miss Cockburn said: "She said stop repeatedly, but he continued." As this was happening, sick McDermott then molested the other young woman, who was also asleep next to him.
This victim soon became aware what was happening to her and started to sob before screaming.
It was only then a semi-naked McDermott stopped.
He quickly got dressed and fled the flat.
Police were alerted and they were shown a photo of McDermott.
He was traced later that day, but made no comment.
McDermott had been on bail, but he was remanded by judge Lord Arthurson as sentencing was adjourned for reports.
He was also put on the sex offenders list.
