JAIMI WATT EAST LOTHIAN CHILD SEX ATTACKER SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON
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East Lothian Sexual Abuser
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of East Lothian, Jaimi Watt has been sentenced to six years behind bars after being convicted of a brutal assault on a two-year-old girl. The incident, which took place on 16 March of the previous year, involved a series of violent and sexually abusive acts that left the young victim with severe injuries and lasting trauma.
During the proceedings at the High Court in Edinburgh, it was revealed that Watt committed what was described as an 'appalling act of violence' against the toddler. The assault was so severe that the child refused to open her eyes for an entire 24-hour period following the attack, and she required urgent surgical intervention to treat her injuries. The court heard that Watt had punched the girl on the head, inflicted bites and scratches, and engaged in sexual abuse during the assault.
Lord Woolman, presiding over the case, emphasized the gravity of Watt's actions, stating that the assault was an 'appalling act of violence.' He also noted that Watt would be subject to supervision upon his release from prison and would remain on the sex offenders register indefinitely. The judge acknowledged Watt’s guilty plea, which resulted in a reduced sentence; otherwise, he would have faced an eight-year term.
In his remarks, Lord Woolman highlighted the danger Watt posed to the public, justifying the imposition of an extended sentence to ensure community safety. The court was informed that the young girl was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh by relatives immediately after the assault. Medical professionals who examined her described the injuries as some of the worst they had ever seen in a child, with forensic physicians noting genital injuries of an extraordinary severity and a human bite mark on her right thigh. The child also exhibited a bruised mouth, swollen lip, and scratches, indicating the extent of her trauma.
Prosecutor Alison Di Rollo recounted the emotional toll of the incident, describing how police and medical staff were visibly shocked upon examining the girl. The child's distress was so profound that she was examined under general anaesthetic, as she was too upset to undergo the assessment otherwise. The paediatric surgeon, Amanda McCabe, who performed the operation, described the internal injuries as 'horrific,' emphasizing the severity of the trauma inflicted.
Further details revealed that Watt was left in charge of the girl while her mother was at work. A relative, arriving to pick up the child for nursery, was alarmed upon seeing her condition. The girl was reported to have cried inconsolably during the journey, keeping her eyes shut until the following morning. The forensic physician, Dr. Michael Kaim, stated that the girl would have been in significant pain and appeared as a severely abused child, underscoring the brutality of the assault.
Judge Woolman concluded that Watt’s actions warranted a lengthy custodial sentence, not only to punish but also to protect the community from further harm. Watt’s case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child abuse and the importance of stringent legal consequences for such heinous crimes.
During the proceedings at the High Court in Edinburgh, it was revealed that Watt committed what was described as an 'appalling act of violence' against the toddler. The assault was so severe that the child refused to open her eyes for an entire 24-hour period following the attack, and she required urgent surgical intervention to treat her injuries. The court heard that Watt had punched the girl on the head, inflicted bites and scratches, and engaged in sexual abuse during the assault.
Lord Woolman, presiding over the case, emphasized the gravity of Watt's actions, stating that the assault was an 'appalling act of violence.' He also noted that Watt would be subject to supervision upon his release from prison and would remain on the sex offenders register indefinitely. The judge acknowledged Watt’s guilty plea, which resulted in a reduced sentence; otherwise, he would have faced an eight-year term.
In his remarks, Lord Woolman highlighted the danger Watt posed to the public, justifying the imposition of an extended sentence to ensure community safety. The court was informed that the young girl was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh by relatives immediately after the assault. Medical professionals who examined her described the injuries as some of the worst they had ever seen in a child, with forensic physicians noting genital injuries of an extraordinary severity and a human bite mark on her right thigh. The child also exhibited a bruised mouth, swollen lip, and scratches, indicating the extent of her trauma.
Prosecutor Alison Di Rollo recounted the emotional toll of the incident, describing how police and medical staff were visibly shocked upon examining the girl. The child's distress was so profound that she was examined under general anaesthetic, as she was too upset to undergo the assessment otherwise. The paediatric surgeon, Amanda McCabe, who performed the operation, described the internal injuries as 'horrific,' emphasizing the severity of the trauma inflicted.
Further details revealed that Watt was left in charge of the girl while her mother was at work. A relative, arriving to pick up the child for nursery, was alarmed upon seeing her condition. The girl was reported to have cried inconsolably during the journey, keeping her eyes shut until the following morning. The forensic physician, Dr. Michael Kaim, stated that the girl would have been in significant pain and appeared as a severely abused child, underscoring the brutality of the assault.
Judge Woolman concluded that Watt’s actions warranted a lengthy custodial sentence, not only to punish but also to protect the community from further harm. Watt’s case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child abuse and the importance of stringent legal consequences for such heinous crimes.