David Hanson

 (born 1970 or 1971) is a convicted sex offender. In 2013, he lost both of his parents within a short space of time.

Towards the end of July 2015, Hanson was snared in a sting by Dark Justice after grooming and arranging to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl called Amanda. Following the sting, Hanson lost his job and his house.

As a result of grooming and arranging to meet "Amanda", Hanson was made subject to a 3-year community order, ordered to sign the sex offenders' register, and was given a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He was also ordered to pay £250 towards costs.

Hanson was sentenced by Judge Paul Sloan QC, and a woman called Anne Richardson prosecuted during the trial.