A TEENAGER who attempted to rape a woman in a house in Glasgow was sentenced to three and a half years detention.
Steven Parkinson of Brucefield Place, Easterhouse, committed the offence in May 28, last year, while the woman was under the influence of alcohol.
The 18-year-old pushed her to the ground, removed her lower clothing and tried to rape her.
The High Court in Glasgow heard that first offender Parkinson, who has been diagnosed with Aspergers, continues to deny the offence.
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Judge Graeme Buchanan QC told Parkinson: “You were convicted by the jury of a serious offence which involved a nasty attack on your victim.
“At the time you were 17. You have shown no remorse and vehemently maintain your innocence.
“The only appropriate disposal is detention.”
Parkinson was placed on the sex offenders' register.
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