A Doncaster man is convicted of 7 sex offences on 2 teenage girls
The 16 year old's were abused in August and October 2022.
Last updated 2nd Sep 2024
A 41-year-old man has been found guilty of raping two teenage girls.
Hanzel Scott, of Sovereign Court, Doncaster, has been convicted of five counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and one count of attempted sexual assault at Sheffield Crown Court.
His crimes were committed against two 16-year-old girls in August and October 2022.
Following a police investigation, Scott was charged with the seven offences and pleaded not guilty. Following a 15 day trial at Sheffield Crown Court, he was found guilty on all seven charges.
A/DI Stephanie Phoenix, who led the investigation alongside investigating officer Alyshea Sharp, said:
“Hanzel Scott is a vile, dangerous man and I am pleased we have secured convictions against him on behalf of his two victims, who have shown incredible bravery throughout this awful ordeal. Scott is now facing a long time behind bars and Doncaster is a safer place for it.
“I would like to commend both girls in this case for their courage in coming forward to report what had happened to them. As Scott pleaded not guilty, they had to endure a jury trial and they have conducted themselves with tremendous dignity throughout this and the whole investigation. I do hope this conviction is a starting point for them to be able to move forward into a new and brighter chapter in their lives.”
Scott has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced later this year on a date to be set.