In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Damen Scott, 34, was warned he faced a life sentence after being found guilty of “sickening” crimes involving the encouragement of baby rape. On appearing at Manchester Crown Court for a trial in September 2019, the defendant—of Ashawe Terrace, Little Hulton—was unanimously convicted of 10 offences. It was reported that Scott used various online profiles to discuss “sick fantasies” and encouraged another predator in the West Midlands to abuse a child again after watching a video of the man raping a baby.
The investigation established the “harrowing” and systematic nature of Scott’s involvement in a national paedophile network. Greater Manchester Police reported that they traced conversations to Scott’s IP address in Salford, where he shared and received indecent images. The prosecution reported that Scott sent messages of approval to the rapist—who was previously jailed for 24 years in a separate case—and urged him to carry out further attacks. The investigation established that across two separate arrests, police seized devices containing over 4,800 indecent images of children ranging in age from nine months to 15 years old.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Scott attempted to evade justice by blaming his crimes on an innocent man he had met briefly on Tinder. Manchester Crown Court heard that Scott claimed the visitor had accessed his internet connection to carry out the offences, but the jury saw through the lies and reached a guilty verdict in just 90 minutes. The investigation established that the evidence against Scott was “absolutely overwhelming,” including detailed chat logs of him assisting and encouraging the commission of indictable offences.
Judge Anthony Cross QC noted that Scott is a “dangerous” offender who poses a serious risk of causing significant harm to children. For his actions in Little Hulton, the judge excused the jurors from further service for life, stating they would never forget the “terrible evil” they had witnessed during the trial. The judge noted that he was considering a life sentence or an extended sentence to protect the public, remanding Scott in custody until his final sentencing hearing in November 2019.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Damen Scott is as follows:
- Current Status: Convicted and remanded pending sentencing (November 2019).
- Potential Sentence: Life imprisonment or an extended sentence under “dangerousness” provisions.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life following conviction.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Manchester Crown Court following a Greater Manchester Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Distributing indecent images (5 counts); Encouraging/assisting the commission of an indictable offence (2 counts); Making indecent images (3 counts).
- Origin: Ashawe Terrace, Little Hulton, Salford.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Scott is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of scrutiny. Due to the nature of his conduct in Salford, which involved the active encouragement of infant rape and the distribution of thousands of images, his management is a maximum priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that because Scott was identified as a “dangerous” offender, any eventual release would be subject to strict life-licence conditions and permanent monitoring of his digital footprint.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Scott must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity, residence, and digital aliases. Authorities state that his history of using the internet as a source for “terrible evil” in Manchester necessitates permanent vigilance by local offender management teams. Any future attempt to access unauthorized devices, contact other known offenders, or fail to disclose his location will result in immediate arrest and a return to the prison system for the duration of his life sentence.
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