Sentence
Christopher Welch
Christopher Welch (aged 66) was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on 2 April 2026 to 26 Years for Rape and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Exeter Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 2 April 2026
- Sentence
- 26 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 29 years
- Judge
- Judge David Evans
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate |
| Indecent assault of a female under 14 years | Custodial immediate |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape, assault of a child aged under 13-years-old by penetration, assault by penetration, indecent assault of a child aged under 14-years-old, indecency with a child and indecent assault in committed against three children and two women in Devon between the 1980s and 2000s.