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A man from Dunstable has been sentenced for raping and sexually assaulting a child.
Paul Millard, 43, carried out the abuse for around three years, bribing the child with sweets so she wouldn’t tell anyone.
However, she disclosed to her mother what had happened, and Millard was arrested by Bedfordshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) team.
Millard, of no fixed address, was found guilty of 10 counts relating to child sexual abuse, including four of rape.
He was sentenced today (Friday) to 18 years, plus seven on licence.
Detective Constable Natasha Drew from PVP said:
“This case demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and the sentence Millard received reflects the severity of his crime.
“Our priority throughout this investigation has been ensuring a dangerous offender is prevented from causing any future harm, while supporting the wellbeing of the victim, and we commend her courage in helping us put Millard behind bars.
“We hope this outcome provides a measure of reassurance to the community that we will always pursue those who pose a risk to children and ensure they are brought before the courts.
“Child sexual abuse is one of the most monstrous of crimes and we work tirelessly to support the victims through an investigation and bring these perpetrators to justice.
“Please remember it’s never too late to report a crime and you are helping us to put these dangerous perpetrators in prison.”