Simon Watson
Age: 44
Town: Warwickshire
Convicted: 22/09/2023
Sexual offences against teenage girl.
Man Sentenced for Sexual Offences Against Teenage Girl
A 43-year-old man, Simon Watson of Keepers Meadow, Long Itchington, has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexual offences against a teenage girl.
Watson was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Warwick Crown Court last month. He was sentenced at the same court last week.
The offences took place on 10 July 2021 at Watson's house when the victim went to visit him. Watson asked the victim if she wanted to stay for a few minutes before taking her phone and using it to search for pornography. He then made lewd comments towards her.
The victim stated that her mother was expecting her and she needed to leave. Watson followed her to the door where he sexually assaulted her three times.
The victim reported the incident to her mother the following day, leading to the involvement of the police and Watson's subsequent arrest.
Detective Constable Rachel Creswell from Warwickshire Police CID said: "Great credit must be given to the victim who has shown bravery in supporting this investigation. This was recognized by the judge in summing up. This ensured a dangerous offender was put behind bars."
Watson was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years.