A wealthy music mogul from Wimbledon who used his fame to sexually assault young girls has been found guilty of three rapes.

Mervyn Conn, now 82, who worked with the Beatles, Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, carried out his attacks between 1972 and 1985.

His trial at Kingston Crown Court heard how he treated a 15-year-old girl "like a rag doll" when he offered her a lift home in his Rolls Royce but instead took her to his own house and raped her on his marital bed next to a photo of him and his wife.

The court was told "famous and powerful" Conn, of Convent Way, also raped a 16-year-old girl at his London office when she went to pick up country music concert tickets he had promised after meeting her at a grocers in Southfields.

Mark Milliken-Smith, prosecuting, said: "He had effectively tricked this young 16-year-old girl into coming to his office under the guise of obtaining free tickets for a concert.

"He forced himself upon her, fully aware that she was not consenting, utterly unconcerned with her age and the impact which his actions had upon her there and then, nor for any concern for the long-term effects his conduct would have.

"He thought only of his own sexual gratification.

"She had made it absolutely plain to him that she did not consent and he knew that full well - he couldn't have cared less."

Mr Milliken-Smith told the court dad-of-four Conn "used his position, and the power that came with it" to abuse girls who "should have been able to trust him, but each of whom, in different ways, suffered at his hands."

Conn, well-known for promoting star-studded country and western concerts at Wembley Arena and Earls Court, was found guilty of two counts of raping a girl under 16 and one count of raping a woman over 16.

He will be sentenced at Kingston Crown Court at a later date.

Conn was found not guilty of three charges of indecent assault.

it can now be revealed that the serial sex attacker who introduced Johnny Cash to the UK was convicted of indecently assaulting his receptionist in the 1980s, and was jailed for two months. 

Police say an allegation against Conn was first made in March 2014, with two other women later coming forward.

Speaking after the verdicts, Detective Constable Ashley Lees, who led the investigation. said: "I am very pleased with the outcome of the trial.

"I'd like to pay tribute to the victims who have had to recount very traumatic details of offences as part of this case and the strength they have shown during the investigation.

"Historical allegations of this nature are treated seriously by the Met and I hope this result encourages others to have the confidence to come forward if they have been victims of historical sexual abuse."

Detective Inspector Andrew Wadey said: "Conn did his best to thwart investigators but they worked diligently to piece together vital evidence concerning these historical offences.

"This was a protracted inquiry involving multiple victims of historical sexual abuse."

Police urge anyone else who wishes to come forward with further information about this case to call 020 8721 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.