Taxi driver has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two girls.

Former Rotherham taxi driver found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two girls

Adam Ali, 43, was found guilty of four counts of rape and three of sexual assault after a trial at Sheffield Crown Court. The attacks occurred between 2001 and 2004.

The court heard that Ali repeatedly assaulted one victim, threatening to leave her stranded if she did not comply with his demands.

Ali, formerly known as Razwan Razaq, is due to be sentenced on 28 July.

'Clear message'

Ali was prosecuted as part of Operation Stovewood, the National Crime Agency's investigation into non-familial child sexual abuse and exploitation that took place in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.

Liz Fell, from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), commended the victims for coming forward.

"It is because of their evidence that we were able to secure a conviction and bring their abuser to justice," Fell said. "I hope this conviction sends a clear message that the CPS, working alongside law enforcement, will relentlessly pursue justice and prosecute those who sexually exploit children, whenever that abuse takes place."

Ali was previously sentenced to 11 years imprisonment in 2010 after being convicted of similar offenses.