Man put behind bars for raping child in Warwickshire

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a child in Warwickshire.

Scott Dobson-Smith, formerly of Dryburgh Crescent, Plymouth but who is now in prison, attended Warwick Crown Court last Thursday.

In February 2024, Dobson-Smith was found guilty of nine counts of rape and sexual assault against a girl and was sentenced to 24-years imprisonment.

Last week, he was further convicted of assault and ill-treating a separate child, and was given a further 12 month sentence to run consecutively with the one he is currently serving.

The offences took place in the Warwick area between 2012-2021 against two girls who were aged 8 and 5 when the abuse started.

As the defendant had an outstanding trial at the time he was initially sentenced in February 2024, we did not publish that outcome at the time.

Following the sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Lucy Skidmore said: “Scott Dobson-Smith was known to the victims and used his position to control, manipulate and groom them.

“His crimes were despicable, and while I am pleased he is now facing the consequences, it will never undo the damage and trauma he has caused.

“I’d like to thank the victims for their courage throughout this investigation, and I hope this sentence highlights that regardless of when a sexual offence occurred, we will investigate and ensure justice prevails.”

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