Rapist Luke Ford in the stolen case is imprisoned for several years of abuse

A serial rapist has been jailed for 16 years for a catalog of offenses against women, including several former partners.

Luke Ford’s 19 convictions include what is believed to be a first in Scotland for “theft” – where a condom is removed or not used without a partner’s knowledge.

Ford, 35, from Stirling, was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh on charges of assaulting nine women – including raping six of them.

Over a 12-year period, he was found to have subjected his victims to physical, psychological and sexual abuse, including choking, smashing one partner’s head on a car window and punching another in the face.

He was also found to have taken pictures of several women, often without their knowledge, and then threatened to share the pictures with their employers or family unless they did as he said.

Police Scotland Det Insp Steven Gray described Ford as “a dangerous and manipulative sexual predator”.

The “Stealthing” case involved a woman he met on the dating app Tinder.

After a few dates, they discussed having sex. The woman insisted he use a condom, but after having sex he told her he hadn’t.

He told her to take morning after pills or have an abortion if she got pregnant.

He texted: “Just get the pill and if you’re pregnant get off it.”

The woman was left distraught and traumatized, describing Ford’s behavior as an “offence”.

There have only been two previous successful prosecutions for theft in the UK, in England in 2019 and earlier this year.

Ford was described in court as a “working” actor and model who preyed on women he met through dating apps.

He bragged about being one of Brad Pitt’s stand-ins when he Hollywood star filmed World War Z in Glasgow in 2013. He also appeared in a Deacon Blue music video.

Several victims described Ford’s abusive and controlling behavior, which left them isolated from friends and family and fearful for their own safety.

Det Insp Gray said the victims’ testimony “largely contributed” to Ford’s conviction.

He added: “I hope knowing that he is now behind bars for his crimes helps them to continue to move on with their lives.”

Scotland’s High Court sex offender prosecutor, Katrina Parkes, said Ford was prepared to use manipulation, force or threats to carry out his abuse.

She said: “He showed disregard for the importance of consent between partners.

“Significantly, among the many offenses he committed, our prosecutors were able to prove rape in Ford’s failure to use a condom during sex – without the consent of his then-partner.”

She added that hopefully his victims would find “relief” at the sentence.

Lawyers acting for Ford and the Crown had debated whether he should be subject to a lifetime restraining order.

At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Summers declined to implement the order, saying there was “reason to believe” Ford may be amenable to change, citing his relative youth and willingness to attend educational workshops.

Lord Summers told Ford he would be subject to five years’ supervision after his release from custody.

Ford was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.