Anthony Nash, 47, from Shard End, was sentenced over multiple rapes of two children and an adult in CardiffAnthony Nash(Image: WMP)

A Birmingham rapist has been jailed for life after a string of horrific attacks on vulnerable victims over 100-miles away.

Anthony Nash, from Shard End, had been held over multiple rapes of two children and an adult in Cardiff.

The 47-year-old initially denied the allegations when he was charged, but later pleaded guilty to all 13 rape offences. He was branded “dangerous” by police.

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South Wales Police said his vile offences were reported to officers when the victims bravely came forward.

Two days later Nash was arrested at his home in Birmingham.

He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 15 years at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday, October 15 The court earlier heard Nash had carried out a campaign of abuse and was considered a “dangerous offender”.

Speaking after the case, Det Con Harriet Jones, from South Wales Police, said: “These are horrific offences against the most vulnerable victims. I want to commend the victims for their incredible bravery and the courage they showed in coming forward, sharing what had happened, and supporting the investigation.

“I hope the outcome at court brings them some comfort that the offender has been brought to some justice and that their bravery has helped protect the wider public from harm.”