The Leeds Paedophile, Stephen Scholes, who persistently raped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable adolescent girl has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Stephen Scholes, 55, assaulted the victim at a location in Leeds during an extended episode after he intoxicated her on a night out.
He denied the allegations when he was arrested and interviewed.
An investigation by detectives from the Leeds District Safeguarding Unit secured forensic evidence linking him to the offences.
Work by the force’s Digital Forensic Unit also uncovered evidence on his phone confirming that he had filmed the victim during the abuse.
Stephen Scholes was charged with four counts of rape of a woman aged 16 or over and four counts of assault by penetration.
He pleaded not guilty but was convicted following a trial at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday.
Stephen Scholes was also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register.
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