Carer who raped severely disabled man jailed
Steven Watson, 64, has been sentenced to six years and four months
A care worker from Dunfermline who repeatedly raped a severely disabled man has today been jailed.
Steven Watson, now aged 64, was sentenced to six years and four months at Edinburgh High Court and registered indefinitely as a sex offender.
Watson was employed by a charity to work as a carer in a residential home where he attacked the man, who is incapable of giving consent.
On June 26, Watson pled guilty to raping the victim, aged in his forties, between December 2018 and January 2019.
Officers began an investigation into Watson after concerns over his behaviour were reported to management, who then alerted police.
Detective Constable Lauren Miller of Fife's Divisional Rape Investigation Unit said: "Steven Watson used his position to prey on an extremely vulnerable man in what was a despicable breach of trust.
"I want to thank staff for their vigilance in reporting concerns to management and police, and for their co-operation with our investigation.
"Police Scotland is committed to safeguarding people from sexual violence and any reports will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated."
Those with information or concerns about sexual offences can call Police Scotland on 101, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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