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A violent rapist who targeted women for over four decades has been jailed for 16 years.
Phillip Berry, 60, from Fife, pled guilty last month at the High Court in Edinburgh to multiple rapes, attempted rapes, and serious assaults on several women between 1980 and 2023. He began his spree of violent and sexual offences as a teenager.
Berry was sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, January 13, for what detectives described as "violent and depraved" crimes.
Detective Inspector Frank Keegan said: "Berry is a violent and depraved sexual offender.
"These women have been deeply impacted by his actions and I hope this sentence brings them some comfort.
"I want to acknowledge the strength of the women who provided information to police in this case. Berry's conviction is down to them.
"Police Scotland will fully investigate abuse wherever it occurs and whoever the perpetrator is, no matter how long ago it happened.
"I'd encourage anyone with concerns about sexual abuse to contact officers or one of our support services who will listen and investigate."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for carrying out violent and sexual offences against women for over 40 years.
"Phillip Berry, from the Fife area, carried out multiple rapes, attempted rapes and serious assaults on several women between 1980 to 2023.
"He pled guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh last month and was sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, January 13."