Callum Waterhouse, 27, moved to Bristol when he was 18 and raped a child who was 10 at the time. He then went on to rape a teenage girl when he moved back to Wales
Callum Waterhouse of Llwyn-Yr-Eos, Nelson was found guilty of nine offences after an eight-day trial at Bristol Crown Court (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
A paedophile who raped and sexually assaulted two children, one as young as 10, has been brought to justice 10 years after his crimes. In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said Callum Waterhouse, 27, moved from Wales to Bristol in 2016 when he was 18.
He groomed a child who was 10-years-old at the time and went on to rape and sexually assault her on a number of occasions. When he was 19, Waterhouse moved to Torfaen where he groomed a teenage girl and raped and had sexual activity with her on a number of occasions.
Following an eight-day trial at Bristol Crown Court in March, Waterhouse was found guilty of nine offences and sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Police were made aware of Waterhouse in 2018 when his first victim reached out to the second victim and his crimes were reported to Gwent Police, who then reported it to Avon and Somerset Police, Bristol Live reports.
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
Police said some of the charges were multiple offences, where several incidents are compiled into one charge.
The force added the first victim made further disclosures about Waterhouse in 2023, and he was then charged with further offences.
The force said the trial was due to take place in November 2024, but it was postponed until February 2026.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Waterhouse, of Llwyn-Yr-Eos, Nelson was found guilty. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison 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.”
Detective Inspector Simon Da Costa at Avon and Somerset Police said: “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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