The Kidderminster Paedophile, Craig Watson, has been incarcerated following the sexual assault of a six-year-old female child during the 1990s. Craig Watson, currently aged 39, was approximately 14 or 15 years old throughout the occurrences, as stated by the authorities.
On March 30 of this year, he was convicted of the rape and sexual abuse of a girl in acts committed in 1998 and 1999. While residing at Walter Nash Road West in Kidderminster, Watson was sentenced to a term of imprisonment lasting two-and-a-half years on May 18th.
After the court’s decision, the victim of Watson was commended for her bravery in speaking up. Det Con Matthew Harris, the lead investigator for West Mercia Police, praised the victim for her remarkable courage in coming forward to report Watson’s actions.
“I am gratified that justice has been served and that Watson will now rightfully serve a prison sentence for his criminal actions.” This statement demonstrates our commitment to treating all accusations of rape and sexual assault with utmost seriousness, ensuring a comprehensive investigation, irrespective of the time that has elapsed since the incident occurred.
A representative for the police department stated that a male individual from Kidderminster had been sentenced to a term of imprisonment lasting two-and-a-half years for the crime of raping and sexually assaulting a little girl more than two decades ago. Additionally, he will be permanently included in the sex offenders’ registry.
Craig Watson, aged 39, residing at Walter Nash Road West in Kidderminster, received a sentence at Worcester Crown Court on May 18, 2023. On March 30, 2023, he was convicted after a four-day trial at Worcester Crown Court.
“Craig Watson perpetrated the offences between 1998 and 1999 when the victim was six years old, and he was between the ages of 14 and 15.”
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