A MAN has been found guilty of raping a woman three times.

John Michael Dolan, 46, of Old Whint Road, Haydock was found guilty after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court .

He was convicted on three counts of rape and one count of putting a person in fear of violence by harassment.

Dolan carried out the series of attacks on the same victim between September 1 2013, and January 31 2014.

Meanwhile, the harassment charge covered a period from May 1 2013 to January 7 2014. Dolan was alleged to have sent numerous texts and slapped the victim.

Dolan has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday, April 25.