"Selfish bully" from Doncaster jailed for 24 years for drugs and sexual offences
He was involved in a 'drug empire' - and also sexually two 16 year old girls
Last updated 7th Nov 2024
A Doncaster man, described as a "selfish bully" by a judge, is starting a 24 year prison sentence after being convicted of a string of drugs and sexual offences.
4\2 year old Hanzel Scott, of Sovereign Court, committed the sexual offences against two 16 year old girls between August and October 2022.
Officers were already investigating Scott over his involvement in a 'drug empire', where he was involved in the supply and heroin between June 2016 and June 2020.
He is estimated to have been involved in the supply of £680,000 worth of Class A drugs over the four year period.
Scott was convicted of the following at Sheffield Crown Court:
- Conspiracy to supply heroin
- Conspiracy to supply cocaine
- Conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property
- Assaulting an emergency worker
- Five counts of rape
- Assault by penetration
- Attempted sexual assault by penetration
He will serve two consecutive 12 year sentences - meaning he will spend a total of 24 years behind bars.
Passing sentence, Judge Reeds KC said that Scott is a “selfish bully who takes what he wants by force if necessary”.
South Yorkshire Police Investigating officer Alyshea Sharp said: “Scott is a seriously dangerous and depraved individual and I am very happy to see him locked up for so many years.
“Despite pleading not guilty to a string of horrific sexual offences, we were able to present a catalogue of evidence against him and I am pleased a jury was able to see through his lies.
“He will now have decades behind bars to consider the pain his crimes, both sexual and drugs-related, have caused to innocent people in our community.
“I want to commend both girls for their bravery in reporting what happened to them. Without their testimony, Scott would still be out on our streets and I want to thank them for coming forward and telling us about the sexual abuse they endured.
“I hope that Scott’s lengthy sentence offers some comfort to them and assures other victims of sexual offences that we will do everything in our power to bring offenders to justice.”