Kenny Ralph Dalgleish, 38, attacked two women in a campaign of abuse from 2006 to 2023.
An RAF serviceman has been jailed for 11 years after repeatedly strangling two women during a campaign of abuse lasting almost two decades.
Kenny Ralph Dalgleish, 38, was given a 14-year extended sentence with 11 years in custody at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday.
Dalgleish was found guilty of 11 charges, including assault and rape, domestic abuse, two counts of assault to injury and danger to life, indecent assault, breach of peace, and a variety of other sexual offences on June 5,
A trial at the High Court in Dundee heard that the 38-year-old became controlling and verbally abusive towards both women soon after meeting them.
His behaviour escalated to include verbal, physical and serious sexual abuse.
The violence included non-fatal strangulation, with Dalgleish grabbing both women by the neck and restricting their breathing.
The court heard that Dalgleish used coercive control against one of the women, which included controlling finances and what food she was allowed to eat, preventing her from sleeping by hitting and shaking her, and restricting how long she was allowed to leave the house.
He isolated her from friends and family, refused to allow her to have male companions and made derogatory and abusive remarks towards her.
Dalgleish was also convicted of using weapons during the abuse, including holding a knife against her neck and back and striking her with a wooden spoon.
The offending took place between 2006 and 2023 at various locations across Scotland, including Dundee, St Andrews, Elgin, Glasgow and Lossiemouth.
“Kenny Dalgleish, who was a serving member of the armed forces, carried out a sustained campaign of abuse against two women, using control, intimidation and violence over many years,” Faye Cook, procurator fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, said.
“His offending included non-fatal strangulation, a particularly dangerous form of abuse which is recognised as a key indicator of escalating violence and risk.
“What these women experienced was deeply traumatic, and the evidence presented in court showed a clear pattern of domestic abuse and serious sexual offending which has had a lasting impact.”
Ms Cook recognised the courage shown by both women in coming forward and giving evidence.
“Speaking out is never easy, and their strength has been crucial in securing these convictions,” she said.
“Prosecutors are committed to holding those responsible for violence against women to account and to working to protect others from harm.”
Sergeant Emma Forbes, of Police Scotland, said violence and abuse of any kind has “no place in society”, and she said the force remains committed to supporting victims and bringing those responsible to justice.
“Dalgleish subjected two women to years of horrific abuse, causing lasting trauma and having a profound impact on their lives,” Ms Forbes said.
“I would like to acknowledge the support provided by both victims throughout the investigation and court process, which has ultimately led to his conviction.
“I would encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse or violence to report it to police. Every report will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated.”
