Dorset man jailed for child sex offences

A man from Sturminster Newton, Kerry Walters, aged 42, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for multiple child sex offences. The offences involved assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by penetration and inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Walters appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on October 18, where he was convicted after a trial following a detailed investigation by Dorset Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT). The victim disclosed the abuse in November 2019, stating that the incidents had occurred approximately four years prior. Detective constable Mark Walsh expressed gratitude to the victim for her bravery and emphasized support for others who may be victims of abuse, asserting that offenders will be held accountable. Walters will also serve an extended license period of an additional year after his imprisonment.