A transgender man has revealed his horrific ordeal after he was raped by a serial sex attacker in a hostel after offering to help put away his groceries.

Scott Wilson, 20, was attacked by Shelton Dube at the hostel where they both lived, despite having explained that he identifies as a man and was attracted to women.

Dube, 23, pounced in Mr Wilson's room after they had been out for groceries, having first told him he was 'pretty' and had 'very kissable lips'.

Mr Wilson said: 'I thought he was joking on because I had already explained, yes, I'm a trans man.

Shelton Dube (pictured left) has been jailed for 15 years after he was found guilty of raping two people in Newcastle, including Scott Wilson (right)

'I identify as a man, I'm attracted to women, I didn't see why he could be serious. That was when he forced himself on me.'

Soon after the rape at Tyneside Foyer Hostel in Newcastle, a friend convinced Mr Wilson to go to the police.

Because the allegation was made that day, police were able to recover CCTV and forensic evidence to build the case against Dube.

Dube had earlier denied two counts of rape but was found guilty at Durham Crown Court after a trial and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

His other victim was a teenage student from a village in north Durham, who was on a night out with friends in Newcastle in January when she was targeted while drunk.

Durham Crown Court heard that she woke up to Dube raping her after she had shared a taxi with him.

Soon after the rape at Tyneside Foyer Hostel in Newcastle, a friend convinced Mr Wilson (pictured) to go to the police

After an eight-day hearing, the jury returned guilty verdicts on both counts, one unanimously and the other by a 10 to 2 majority.

After the verdict, Mr Wilson said: 'I was thinking, "Will I be believed? I was on my own in my room with him, it's just my word against him".'

But his experience with Northumbria Police, although the evidence gathering and prosecution process was tough, left him thinking he did the right thing.

Mr Wilson said: 'I'm glad I did come forward, if I didn't it would have made my life a lot worse.

'If I have been believed, it can happen to anyone else that's scared to come forward.

'You will be believed, you will be taken seriously.'

Detective Constable Simon Dobson said: 'Dube is a horrible man who has never taken responsibility for what he has done.

'He still doesn't think he has done anything wrong.'

Talking about Mr Wilson, he added: 'We have worked together for the last year and I think we have broken down a lot of barriers.'