August 2014
Perverts nine-year jail term for raping boy, 14
An amateur radio enthusiast who raped a teenage boy who shared his interest has been jailed for nine years.
Kenneth Dobson, 74, of Kinmel Bay, Conwy plied the boy, 14, with whisky before carrying out the abuse, which happened more than a decade ago.
Dobson admitted indecently assaulting the boy but was found guilty of rape by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.
Judge Niclas Parry said at Caernarfon crown court that the victim had “idolised” Dobson. The abuse happened more than a decade ago.
Judge Parry said :”This case involved a gross breach of trust and targeting of a child.”
He told the defendant :”You came to see him as an object on whom you could satisfy your sexual urges.”
Defence counsel Sion ap Mihangel said the offences were “abhorrent” and the pensioner recognised it.
North Wales Police welcomed the sentence, which it said reflected the serious nature of the case.
