David Miller, of Ipswich, sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment for child sex offences which spanned nearly two decades

An Ipswich man has been jailed for 21 years after being found guilty of a series of child sex offences, which spanned nearly two decades.

David Miller, 44 of Hervey Street, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court today following a nine-day trial.

Miller denied all 16 offences – which were between December 2002 and 2019 – and included two of rape, two of indecent assault, four of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, seven of sexual activity with a child and one of sexual activity with a child, but was convicted by the jury on all counts.

Miller was first arrested in October 2020, and after an investigation, was charged in October 2022.

He targeted vulnerable adult women with a view to abuse their children, all of whom were boys.

DC Michael Florey, investigating officer, said: “I am extremely proud of all those victims and witnesses that had the courage and conviction to support the investigation throughout.

“Without their support, Miller would be free to continue abusing young boys.

“The public gallery was packed for the duration of the two-week trial and more notably was attended by the family from a 2002 trial where Miller was acquitted.

“Because Miller had pleaded not guilty, the victims and their families had to endure a week of extremely distressing evidence being heard.

“I would like to pay tribute to the strength of character and courage shown by all involved.

“I hope the sentence passed today provides some level of closure and allows them to move forward with their lives.”