Keith Williamson: Child Rapist Labelled "Worst Kind Of Predator" Jailed For 27 Years
Vile paedophile and child rapist Keith Williamson, from Tameside, has finally been jailed after being convicted of a string of sick sex attacks against two young girls that began over a decade ago. Greater Manchester Police described him as the "worst kind of predator".
41-year-old Keith Williamson was found guilty of 16 separate offences against the two victims, spanning back over a decade.
Most of his horrific crimes were committed against the victims while they were young girls. The sickening sex predator was arrested in December 2018, but not charged until 2020.
At Minshull Street Crown Court, Williamson was found guilty of six counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 by penetration; four counts of rape of a woman over 16, and two counts of rape of a girl under 16.
He was sentenced to 27 years behind bars.
Speaking after sentencing, Detective Constable Ryan O'Hanlon said: "Williamson is the worst kind of predator and we are delighted that he is now behind bars and will no longer pose a threat to children. "His arrest and subsequent sentencing is only the start of the healing process for the victims of this despicable crime.
"I would like to thank the victims and their families for having the strength to come forward and work closely with us on this case. "We are acutely aware that the sentencing does in no way make up for what Williamson has subjected them to, but we hope they can draw some comfort from the fact that he is now off the streets.
"We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault or knows someone who has, to get in touch with GMP. We will always listen to you and investigate all allegations."
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