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A sex offender who preyed on young girls and plied his victims with cigarettes, alcohol and money has been jailed.
Derek Lamond, 59, raped one victim and attempted to rape another during a campaign of abuse that spanned more than 20 years.
The former farmworker also offered the girls cash to expose themselves to him.
Lamond's crime spree began in 1995 and continued until 2017.
He has now been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Lamond targeted his victims at addresses in Fife as well as during car journeys elsewhere in Scotland.
A court heard how one of the girls was aged just four when the abuse began.
Lamond was said to have assaulted and raped her in a parked car when she was aged between seven and 10.
The second victim was preyed upon from the age of seven and suffered an attempted rape attack during an assault at a house.
Lamond denied any wrongdoing when interviewed by police, stating: "I think it has all been made up."
However, Lamond was last month convicted of 10 offences following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
His crimes included assault and rape, assault and attempted rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, and lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour.
Child victims affected 'well into adulthood'
Judge Lord Renucci stated: "The harm you have caused to the complainers has continued to affect them well into adulthood.
"This is your third conviction for sexual offences - with your continued denials I am satisfied that the risk you pose is significant.
"You continue to deny the offences. You continue to blame your victims and suggest that their actions were motivated by financial gain.
"There is no alternative to a custodial sentence and given the nature of the offences it must be a lengthy custodial sentence."
'Abhorrent campaign of abuse'
Lamond was handed a 15-year extended sentence - with 12 years in jail and three years on licence once released back into the community - on his return to the dock for sentencing on Wednesday.
He was also added to the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
Katrina Parkes, Scotland's procurator fiscal for high court sexual offending, said: "Derek Lamond manipulated and exploited these young children in an abhorrent campaign of abuse.
"His victims have shown great courage and strength by coming forward and reporting him to the authorities."
Detective Constable Emma Moyes added: "Derek Lamond will now face the consequences of his appalling and predatory behaviour."