A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been convicted of a series of serious domestic offences in the Borders, say police.

Phillip Cossar has been found guilty of a number of violent and sexual domestic offences against women between 2010 and 2019, a Police Scotland spokesperson said.

He was sentenced to eight years imprisonment at the High Court in Edinburgh today (December 3) and has also received an indefinite non-harassment order, the spokesperson added.

Detective Sergeant Gillian Paddon from the Domestic Abuse Task Force said: “Phillip Cossar’s offending was both physical and emotional and carried out over a prolonged period of time.

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“The strength and courage shown by these [women] has to be commended and I hope that this will allow some form of closure for them.

“Tackling domestic abuse in Scotland is a top priority for Police Scotland and we will continue to work to remove offenders such as Cossar from our communities.

“I would urge anyone who feels they have been a victim of domestic abuse or has concerns about friends or family members, that they get in touch with police.

“Anyone with any information or concerns surrounding domestic abuse can contact Police on 101 or alternatively anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”