Hereford Voice Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 A man has been sentenced to eleven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to child sex offences and bestiality. Knill Watkins, 34, from Withington in Hereford he pleaded on 4 September 2023 and was sentenced on Friday 27 October at Hereford Crown Court. He was sentenced for the following offences: βͺοΈThree counts of making indecent photograph of a child Observe a person doing a private act βͺοΈTwo counts of sexual penetration per vagina/anus by a person with a living animal βͺοΈPossess extreme pornographic image/images portraying an act of intercourse/oral sex with a dead/alive animal. βͺοΈPossess a prohibited image of a child βͺοΈTwo counts of assault a girl under 13 by touching The offences took place between 2012 and 2021. Detective Constable Rich Britton said: βWatkins is a dangerous individual who committed horrendous crimes. Iβm pleased that he will now face the consequences for his actions and will rightly be identified as a sex offender for life and spend time in prison. βWe take all forms of child abuse incredibly seriously and I hope this result shows the effort we put into making sure children in our community are safe from sexual predatorsβ If you feel you are a victim of any sexual offence you can report it to us via West Mercia's Victim Advice Line on 0800 952 3000 or visit www.victimadviceline.org.uk. This is a free, independent and confidential support service. In an emergency always dial 999. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hang him!Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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