In a harrowing case that shocked the community, Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for abducting and sexually assaulting a primary school girl. The High Court in Edinburgh heard that Miller, 53, offered the girl a lift home in February, but instead took her to his home where he subjected her to a series of sexual assaults over 27 hours.
Judge Lord Arthurson, while passing the sentence, described Miller’s actions as “frankly nauseating” and “brazen and chilling.” He emphasised the rarity of such crimes, stating that the abduction of young children strikes at the heart of family life and society.
Miller, a father of three, identified as transgender and was in the process of transitioning to female. The court learned that Miller referred to the abduction as a “game” during his risk assessment, demonstrating a disturbing mindset. The victim, who managed to escape after Miller fell asleep, endured unimaginable trauma during the ordeal.
The court also revealed Miller’s history of watching explicit content during the abduction. The victim, who initially accepted a ride due to the cold, found herself in a nightmare as Miller refused to let her leave, claiming she was now his “new family.”
Lord Arthurson expressed the immeasurable suffering inflicted on the victim, her family, and the wider community. Miller’s criminal actions were deemed wicked and predatory, leaving a lasting impact on the young girl’s life.
Miller’s claim of stopping to “help” the child was dismissed by the court, as he was found wearing female attire when apprehended by the police. His guilty plea included charges of abduction, sexual assault, possession of indecent images, and intentionally causing a child to view explicit content.
The sentencing also highlighted Miller’s supervision on license for eight years following his custodial sentence. The court noted that Miller would be held in a male prison, adhering to new guidelines for trans prisoners involved in sexual offences, established in response to previous cases.
