Vile Paedo Who Abused Autistic Teenager Caged For 12 Years

A paedophile, who repeatedly sexually-abused a severely autistic teenage boy believing he would not complain or be taken seriously if he ever did, has been jailed for twelve years.

Christopher Williams, 62, of Selhurst Road, South Norwood denied the claims, insisting the allegations against him had been fabricated, forcing the vulnerable victim to give evidence to the jury.

The complainant says he was aged between fourteen and sixteen years-old when abused at the hands of Williams several years ago at the defendant's flat.

Williams was found guilty at Croydon Crown Court of five counts of sexual activity with a mentally disordered male between September 10, 2004 and September 11, 2008.

“He has been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder and learning difficulties and experiences high levels of anxiety,” prosecutor Mr. Mark Gadsen told the jury.

“Because of his mental disorder he was not able to give informed consent to the sexual activity that occurred.

“The defendant knew all about him and his learning difficulties, but says nothing improper ever happened.”

The jury were told Williams had sex with the boy, touched him intimately and made the complainant touch him.

“He says sexual activity occurred on a number of occasions and took different forms,” added Mr. Gadesen.

“The defendant took advantage of him, knowing he had autism and learning difficulties, believing he would get away with it and that it was unlikely the complainant would tell anyone or be believed.”

In April, 2009 the complainant reported the allegations to a relative, who informed the police and Williams was quizzed.

“He flatly denied the allegations. He said the complainant had come to his house three times, but nothing sexual had occurred.

“The defendant says he has made it up for whatever reason.”

Williams was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely.