Dangerous Christopher Hartley faces years behind bars for the sickening rapes of a 16-year-old and 18-year-old woman, both of whom he met on the matchmaking app.

A court heard how he took both to remote locations in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, then used violence to overpower them.

Both victims thought they would die in the attacks, which occurred one year apart in June 2018 and June 2019.

The first attack happened when Hartley, now 22, asked the 16-year-old to join him for a dog walk near his home in Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster.

While walking in a remote area, he asked the girl for sex to which she said no, and in turn got her into a headlock and squeezed her neck hard before raping her.

In the second attack the following year, Hartley picked up the 18-year-old in his car and drove her to an isolated area in Derbyshire before raping her in his car with his hands around her neck.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Kath Coulter said: "Hartley is a serious danger to young women and I am pleased he has received a significant custodial sentence for these utterly horrific attacks.

Hartley met his victims on Tinder and took them to remote locations before raping them

"Both victims were present in court to see justice being done. They have shown incredible courage and dignity throughout this investigation and I would like to thank them for the support they have given to the investigation."

Hartley, of HMP Doncaster, was jailed yesterday (Monday) for 17 years after being found guilty of seven offences including rape, sexual assault and attempt strangulation to commit rape following an eight-day trial last month.

Det Con Coulter added: "The victims have also both asked for me to issue a reminder to anyone using dating apps to make sure they take measures to stay safe.

"Get to know somebody before you meet them, tell a friend or family member where you are going, and if something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts and leave."

Hartley was also placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life, and lifelong restraining orders were put in place to protect both victims.

DC Coulter said: "If you would like to report a rape or sexual assault to us, we will listen to you, we will take action and we will ensure you receive the appropriate support."

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Doncaster man who raped and strangled teenagers he met through dating app Tinder is jailed for horrific sex crimes