A Salisbury man has been found guilty of raping a British woman he met during a pub crawl in Prague.
Scott MacKenzie, 37, formerly of Gainsborough Close, was convicted following a jury trial at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday (12 November).
The rape happened in the early hours of 16 March 2023, in the cellar area of an apartment block on Konevova Street in the Czech capital.
MacKenzie strangled the woman and threatened to kill her before raping her.
The victim managed to escape and told a friend what had happened before reporting the attack to police.
The investigation was initially handled by police in Prague but was later transferred to Wiltshire Police.
Both MacKenzie and his victim were British citizens, and officers in Wiltshire were already investigating him in connection with a separate allegation.
During the same trial, MacKenzie was acquitted of raping and causing grievous bodily harm to another woman in Salisbury in 2020.
He was remanded in custody following the verdict and is due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on Friday 22 January 2027.
Detective Sergeant Toni Nugent, of Wiltshire Police, said: “I would like to commend the immense bravery and resilience shown by both women in coming forward.
“We know it takes enormous courage to report to the police and speak about your experience.
“Yesterday’s outcome means that further women will be prevented from becoming victims to Mackenzie, who now faces a lengthy prison sentence.
“If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault, please consider coming forward, no matter how long ago it was. You will be listened to, supported and treated with care.”
