Stuart Miller 36

Description

A rape victim has been praised for her bravery in coming forward after her abuser was jailed for 19 years.

Stuart Miller, 36, of Church Street, Calne, appeared in Swindon Crown Court today (10/02) after admitting 14 sexual offences against a child, including rape, sexual assault and making indecent images of children.

He was sentenced to 19 years – a custodial term of 14 years and eight months with the remainder on extended licence.

He was also issued with a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign the sex offenders register for life.

Miller, who knew the victim, targeted her – a teenage girl – multiple times between October 2019 and September 2023, sexually assaulting and raping her on multiple occasions, which he also photographed.

The offences came to light after the victim bravely reported the abuse to a friend in September 2023, which led to it being reported to the police.

The investigation was led by our Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT), which worked closely with our Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) to locate the indecent images which Miller had created of himself and the victim.

Detective Investigator Francesca Mason said:

“This has been a long and traumatic ordeal for the victim, lasting several years. I wish to commend her for coming forward and for showing such strength throughout an investigation that took over two years and involved a significant amount of complex digital evidence.

“Miller is a predatory offender who targeted the victim from a young age and continued to abuse her for years.

“Once the incident was reported, CAIT led the investigation in partnership with DFU. Thanks to DFU’s persistence, we were able to recover images Miller had created involving himself and the victim.

“He had hidden these files in a folder he believed was secure, but our digital forensic examiners were able to locate and recover them, revealing the full extent of his offending.

“Because of the evidence gathered and the victim’s courageous statement, the case against Miller was extremely strong resulting in his guilty plea and today’s sentencing.

“While nothing can undo what the victim has endured, I hope today’s outcome offers her some sense of closure so she can begin to move forward with her life.”