Dylan Millns 28

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A man has been jailed after he repeatedly raped a woman during a sustained attack inside a house in Nottingham.

Dylan Millns, 28, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday (3rd November) after a jury found him guilty of multiple offences which took place in 2024.

A three-week trial heard the woman was subjected to a violent and degrading ordeal that lasted several hours. She was hit and raped repeatedly by Millns, who also pushed her head down into a pillow to the extent that she couldn't breathe.

Afterwards, the survivor contacted police and told officers about what had happened, including how she eventually managed to escape via a window.

Detectives went on to charge Millns and whilst waiting for trial he went on to commit a series of acts with intent to pervert the course of public justice, having telephoned the survivor on numerous occasions from HMP Nottingham in attempts to manipulate her into not giving evidence.

During the trial, Millns pleaded guilty to two counts of occasioning actual bodily harm. The jury then found him guilty of four counts of rape, once count of controlling and coercive behaviour and one count of intentional strangulation.

Following separate investigations, Millns also pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating in relation to a second woman, and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to a third woman – all incidents taking place in 2023.

At his sentencing on Tuesday (3 November), Millns, of Wintersdale Drive, Leicester, was jailed for 15 years and handed an extended five years on licence.

He was also placed on the sex offenders register and restraining orders were put in place to protect each victim.

Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Constable Oliver Bennett, of Nottinghamshire Police's Public Protection Unit, said:

"This was a sustained attack carried out by a truly despicable offender who inflicted brutal violence on the victim, leaving her significant emotional trauma. Throughout this case, he has shown no remorse for the suffering he caused.

"No one should ever have to endure what she experienced. The fact that Millns will now spend a considerable period behind bars is a direct result of her remarkable strength and determination in coming forward and supporting this investigation.

"The victim has shown exceptional courage throughout what has been an incredibly difficult process. While no sentence can undo the harm caused, I hope this outcome offers her some measure of justice as she continues her recovery with the support of her loved ones, who have also been deeply affected by this case.

"Violence against women and girls remains a key priority for Nottinghamshire Police. We are committed to protecting victims, bringing offenders before the courts, and doing everything we can to ensure those responsible for such abhorrent crimes are held accountable."