Paedo raped children as younger as 10 as younger sufferer says ‘he did not simply take my childhood’
Paedophile Callum Waterhouse has been put behind bars for 16 years after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two children in Bristol and Wales, one as young as 10
The sicko was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court(Image: Getty Images)
A paedophile who committed rape and sexual assault against two children – one as young as 10 – has been imprisoned for more than a decade.
Callum Waterhouse, from Llwyn-Yr-Eos, in Nelson, Wales, was convicted of nine offences following an eight-day trial at Bristol Crown Court in March. In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police revealed that the 27-year-old relocated from Wales to Bristol in 2016 when he was 18. He groomed a child – who was 10 years old at the time – perpetrating rape and sexual assault on her multiple times.
At the age of 19, Waterhouse returned to the Torfaen area of Wales where he groomed a teenage girl and raped and engaged in sexual activity with her on several occasions.
Police were alerted to Waterhouse in 2018 when his first victim reached out to the second victim and his crimes were reported to Gwent Police, who then passed it on to Avon and Somerset Police, reports Bristol Live.
Waterhouse was found guilty of:
- Two counts of multiple rapes of a girl under 13 years old
- Two counts of multiple assaults of a child by penetration
- Sexual assault of a child under 13
- Rape of a girl
- Three counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15 when the offender was over 18
The police stated that some of the charges were multiple offences, where several incidents are compiled into one charge. The force added that the first victim made further disclosures about Waterhouse in 2023, leading to him being charged with additional offences.
The force noted that the trial was scheduled for November 2024, but it was delayed until February 2026. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Waterhouse was found guilty. He received a 16-year prison sentence on Thursday, May 7.
He must serve a minimum of nine-and-a-half years before he is eligible to apply for parole. Waterhouse is also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
In a statement, Waterhouse’s first victim said: “Callum Waterhouse didn’t just take my childhood, he took my teenage years and the pain and trauma will live with me, but it won’t get the best of me. It took 10 years to get to court, but I am finally being heard now.”
She added: “I hate that this happened to me, I hate that he’s had such an affect, impact and change on my life. No jail time will ever give me what I should’ve had back. I blame Callum Waterhouse for the character you’ve forced me to be, for the failure in relationships and the lack of confidence and for making men my biggest nightmare.”
Waterhouse’s second victim said: “I felt lost and unsure about how to navigate and transition into adulthood. It has caused me eight years of constant grief and worry, feeling like I haven’t been able to move on with my life.”
Speaking directly to Waterhouse, one of his victims said: “Today, I walk away from this, leaving all the evil and darkness with you. I give you my pain, my flashbacks and my fears, they will now be yours and I will now build a beautiful life for myself.
“I will finally know what happiness and freedom feels like, I refuse to live my life as your victim, I will work to rebuild myself. I refuse to let you have a hold on me any longer and you will now live with all the questions and I hope you live with guilty for the rest of your life.”
The officer in charge of the case, Detective Inspector Simon Da Costa, stated: “This has been a lengthy and complex investigation, followed by a significant wait for the trial. I want to acknowledge the victims’ patience and thank them for the courage they have shown in coming forward and supporting this case throughout. Their strength and resilience have been key in securing this conviction.
“The sentence reflects the serious harm caused by Callum Waterhouse. I hope the victims can take some reassurance from knowing he is now in custody and subject to ongoing restrictions, even after his release from prison.”
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