Paul Millard

Paul Millard, 43, of no fixed address, was sentenced on 29 June 2026 to 18 years in prison with an additional seven years on licence for a campaign of sexual abuse against a child. The offences occurred over a period of approximately three years, during which Millard systematically manipulated the victim by bribing her with sweets to prevent her from disclosing the abuse.

The abuse eventually came to light when the victim disclosed the events to her mother, leading to an investigation by Bedfordshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) unit. Millard was found guilty of 10 counts relating to child sexual abuse, including four counts of rape. The investigating officer, Detective Constable Natasha Drew, commended the victim's courage and emphasized the force's commitment to protecting vulnerable community members and bringing perpetrators to justice.