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Mark Watson Sentenced for Child Abuse | Leicester News
A 55-year-old man, Mark Watson, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for brutally raping a teenager and forcing him into sexual acts over a three-year period. The victim’s courageous testimony was key to the conviction, and Detective Constable Aisling McPhillips praised their bravery. Watson, from Leicester, now faces a lifetime sex offender registration, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and a permanent restraining order — ensuring he can never contact the victim again. This case underscores the lasting trauma of abuse and the justice system’s role in holding predators accountable, while…
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