Hereford Man Jailed for Shocking Child and Animal Sex Crimes
Knill Watkins, 34, from Withington, Hereford, was slammed with a prison sentence on Friday 27 October at Hereford Crown Court. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 4 September 2023 to a series of vile offences spanning nearly a decade.
The Horrific Charges
- Three counts of making indecent images of a child
- Observing a person performing a private act
- Two counts of sexual penetration of animals (vagina and anus)
- Possession of extreme pornographic images involving animals
- Possession of prohibited images of children
- Two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching
These despicable acts took place between 2012 and 2021.
Police React: “Dangerous Individual Behind Bars”
Detective Constable Rich Britton said: “Watkins is a dangerous individual who committed horrendous crimes. I’m 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. “We 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 predators.”
Support for Victims
If you or someone you know is a victim of any sexual offence, help is available. Report to West Mercia Police via their Victim Advice Line on 0800 952 3000 or visit www.victimadviceline.org.uk. This is a free, confidential support service.
In an emergency, always dial 999.
