Salisbury man pleads not guilty to rape and assault

Thursday, 1 May 2025 06:00

A man from Salisbury has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape, GBH, and ABH.

Scott McKenzie, previously of Gainsborough Close, pleaded not guilty to all charges at Winchester Crown Court yesterday (30th, April).

McKenzie has been charged with raping and assaulting a woman in Catherine Street, Salisbury, in December 2020.

He is also accused of assaulting and raping a woman in Prague, Czech Republic, in May 2023.

McKenzie has been remanded in custody and is due to stand trial at Winchester Crown Court on September 15th.

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