A 50-year-old man has been jailed for 25 years for raping a child in Warwick.

Scott Dobson-Smith, formerly of Dryburgh Crescent, Plymouth was convicted of nine counts of rape and sexual assault against a girl in February 2024, and sentenced to 24 years in prison.

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

Dobson-Smith was last Thursday (16 January) 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.

Warwickshire Police - which led the investigation - did not share the details after his sentencing in February 2024 as the other trial was outstanding.

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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