BRIAN DAVEY'S HORRIFIC CHILD ABUSE IN MILTON AND BEACONSFIELD REVEALED
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Milton Child Sexual Abuser
In a chilling case that has shocked the communities of Milton and Beaconsfield, Brian Davey, a 67-year-old music teacher, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a series of heinous acts of child molestation. Davey, once celebrated as one of Britain’s leading recorder instructors, built a reputation for nurturing talented young musicians through private clubs across Buckinghamshire and the southeastern regions of England.
His professional career included teaching at various schools, notably at Butlers Court School located on Wattleton Road in Beaconsfield, where he conducted weekly afternoon lessons from 1979 until 1987. During this period, he gained recognition for his skill and dedication, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the musical education scene.
However, beneath this veneer of professionalism, Davey engaged in a pattern of disturbing and predatory behavior. The court heard that he had molested at least 11 young girls, some as young as four years old. He referred to these victims as his “special girls,” a term that underscored his manipulative and calculated grooming tactics. Evidence revealed that he would often take the children into cupboards to carry out his abuse, a method that allowed him to conceal his actions from others.
Disturbingly, Davey would also molest the girls while they sat on his knee as he played the piano, further exploiting his position of trust. In one particularly sinister instance, he told a seven-year-old girl that if she disclosed his actions, her ill mother would die, a threat designed to silence her and maintain his secret.
Adding to his list of victims was his own stepdaughter, Antoinette Lyons, now 32. She was only seven years old when her ordeal began, and she chose to waive her right to anonymity to help encourage other potential victims to come forward. Ms. Lyons, who attended Butlers Court School and later Beaconsfield High School before training as a teacher, now resides and works in Cambridgeshire with her own two children.
Following a thorough investigation by the Metropolitan Police, Davey was arrested last year after allegations surfaced from a victim who claimed she was abused during the 1970s. The police also uncovered additional victims after two former pupils contacted authorities upon discovering that Davey was still teaching, as revealed through the Friends Reunited website. These revelations prompted further inquiries into his activities at a school in Cambridgeshire, where he was teaching until his suspension by the local education authority.
Historical records show that Davey was investigated and suspended from Butlers Court School approximately twenty years ago when initial claims against him emerged. Despite concerns raised at the time—such as a child sitting on his lap during lessons—the school’s authorities reinstated him due to insufficient evidence. Nevertheless, he continued teaching for another four years before being arrested again. This second investigation was also halted when the complainant withdrew her allegations. Davey subsequently checked himself into the Portman Clinic in London, where he made limited admissions. By 1990, social services deemed him to have made enough progress to be released.
In her courageous decision to speak out, Ms. Lyons expressed her frustration and anger, emphasizing that her silence had not helped and that she believed more women might have been affected. She called on Buckinghamshire County Council to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter, highlighting her hope that others would find the strength to come forward and share their experiences.
A spokesperson for Buckinghamshire County Council confirmed that an investigation is ongoing. The council expressed their outrage at Brian Davey’s actions and extended sympathies to all the victims and their families. They acknowledged that they are reviewing all available evidence and are considering any further steps that may be necessary. The council also revealed that they have examined social services records, although some older documents remain elusive due to record-keeping practices at the time.
James Astbury, who has been the headmaster of Butlers Court School since 1982, stated that he only learned of the court case the day before it took place. He expressed shock and disappointment, offering his deepest sympathies to the victims and their families, and emphasizing the school community’s concern over the revelations.
If anyone wishes to report abuse or seek advice, they are encouraged to contact the child protection team at 0845 850 5505 or seek confidential support from the NSPCC at 0808 800 5000. The case has left a lasting scar on the communities of Milton and Beaconsfield, prompting calls for vigilance and justice for all victims involved.
His professional career included teaching at various schools, notably at Butlers Court School located on Wattleton Road in Beaconsfield, where he conducted weekly afternoon lessons from 1979 until 1987. During this period, he gained recognition for his skill and dedication, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the musical education scene.
However, beneath this veneer of professionalism, Davey engaged in a pattern of disturbing and predatory behavior. The court heard that he had molested at least 11 young girls, some as young as four years old. He referred to these victims as his “special girls,” a term that underscored his manipulative and calculated grooming tactics. Evidence revealed that he would often take the children into cupboards to carry out his abuse, a method that allowed him to conceal his actions from others.
Disturbingly, Davey would also molest the girls while they sat on his knee as he played the piano, further exploiting his position of trust. In one particularly sinister instance, he told a seven-year-old girl that if she disclosed his actions, her ill mother would die, a threat designed to silence her and maintain his secret.
Adding to his list of victims was his own stepdaughter, Antoinette Lyons, now 32. She was only seven years old when her ordeal began, and she chose to waive her right to anonymity to help encourage other potential victims to come forward. Ms. Lyons, who attended Butlers Court School and later Beaconsfield High School before training as a teacher, now resides and works in Cambridgeshire with her own two children.
Following a thorough investigation by the Metropolitan Police, Davey was arrested last year after allegations surfaced from a victim who claimed she was abused during the 1970s. The police also uncovered additional victims after two former pupils contacted authorities upon discovering that Davey was still teaching, as revealed through the Friends Reunited website. These revelations prompted further inquiries into his activities at a school in Cambridgeshire, where he was teaching until his suspension by the local education authority.
Historical records show that Davey was investigated and suspended from Butlers Court School approximately twenty years ago when initial claims against him emerged. Despite concerns raised at the time—such as a child sitting on his lap during lessons—the school’s authorities reinstated him due to insufficient evidence. Nevertheless, he continued teaching for another four years before being arrested again. This second investigation was also halted when the complainant withdrew her allegations. Davey subsequently checked himself into the Portman Clinic in London, where he made limited admissions. By 1990, social services deemed him to have made enough progress to be released.
In her courageous decision to speak out, Ms. Lyons expressed her frustration and anger, emphasizing that her silence had not helped and that she believed more women might have been affected. She called on Buckinghamshire County Council to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter, highlighting her hope that others would find the strength to come forward and share their experiences.
A spokesperson for Buckinghamshire County Council confirmed that an investigation is ongoing. The council expressed their outrage at Brian Davey’s actions and extended sympathies to all the victims and their families. They acknowledged that they are reviewing all available evidence and are considering any further steps that may be necessary. The council also revealed that they have examined social services records, although some older documents remain elusive due to record-keeping practices at the time.
James Astbury, who has been the headmaster of Butlers Court School since 1982, stated that he only learned of the court case the day before it took place. He expressed shock and disappointment, offering his deepest sympathies to the victims and their families, and emphasizing the school community’s concern over the revelations.
If anyone wishes to report abuse or seek advice, they are encouraged to contact the child protection team at 0845 850 5505 or seek confidential support from the NSPCC at 0808 800 5000. The case has left a lasting scar on the communities of Milton and Beaconsfield, prompting calls for vigilance and justice for all victims involved.