Man guilty of raping two teenage girls

Hanzel Scott has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing

A "vile and dangerous" man has been found guilty of raping two 16-year-old girls.

Hanzel Scott, of Sovereign Court, Doncaster, attacked the teenagers in August and October 2022, South Yorkshire Police said.

He was convicted of five counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault after a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Scott, 41, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at a later date.

'Tremendous dignity'

Acting Det Insp Stephanie Phoenix, 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."

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