Worcestershire man jailed for rape in 1990s
39-year-old Craig Watson will spend two and a half years behind bars
Last updated 12th Jul 2023
A man from Kidderminster has been jailed for two and a half years for the rape and sexual assault of girl more than 20 years ago. He will also be added to the sex offenders’ register for life.
Craig Watson, 39 of Walter Nash Road West in Kidderminster was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court.
He was found guilty after a 4-day trial at Worcester Crown Court.
Watson carried out the crimes during 1998 and 1999 when the girl was just 6-years-old and he was 14 to 15-years-old.
Detective Constable Matthew Harris, who led the investigation, said: “I’d like to commend the victim on her immense courage in coming forward to report what Watson did. I’m pleased that justice has been done and that Watson will now rightly spend time in prison for his crimes.
“I hope this helps to show that we take all reports of rape and sexual assault seriously and will thoroughly investigate them regardless of how long ago they took place.”