AN ex-Scots cop has been convicted of a string of “appalling abuse” against several women.
Christopher Ferguson, 37, was serving in Police Scotland when he carried out the abusive and violent offences.
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A complaint was made and a probe was launched into the sickening acts.
Investigating officers took steps to identify and approach any other victims of Ferguson.
It emerged he had committed abusive acts against several women across Lanarkshire.
The shamed ex-officer was arrested and charged in 2021 and was immediately suspended from the national police force.
He is due to be sentenced for the vile crimes on Thursday July 11.
Force chiefs branded Ferguson’s violence as “appalling”.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston vowed any criminal allegation against serving cops will be thoroughly probed.
He said: “My thoughts are with those who survived the appalling abuse by Christopher Ferguson and I hope this conviction provides them with some measure of closure.
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“I commend their strength in reporting these crimes and bringing him to justice.
“We understand how difficult it can be to report these kinds of offences, particularly when the perpetrator is a police officer, but I want the public to be reassured that all reports are thoroughly investigated, no matter when the offending took place or who is involved.
“It is right that policing is held to high standards at all times and we will always support officers and staff acting with our values and standards at heart.
“The onus is on policing to build and maintain public confidence and consent which is critical in our ability to keep our communities and citizens safe.
“Criminality or misconduct by officers or staff damages public confidence and there is no place in policing for those who do not uphold our values.”
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