DAVID MILLS FROM BEDWORTH DEMANDS IMMEDIATE PRISON SENTENCE AFTER CHILD SEX OFFENCES
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Bedworth Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case at Warwick Crown Court, David Mills, a 71-year-old retired teacher from Goodyers End Lane, Bedworth, publicly expressed his desire to be sentenced to prison immediately after admitting to serious child sex offences.
Mills, who is known to have committed multiple offences against a single young victim, pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 16, as well as two counts of inciting a boy under 16 to perform acts of gross indecency. The court was informed that these offences were all directed at the same victim, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior.
The court proceedings took a tense turn when Mills arrived with a bag of personal items, seemingly prepared for incarceration, and insisted that he be sentenced on the same day. His attitude was unambiguous; he was determined to face the consequences immediately.
Judge Sylvia de Bertodano addressed Mills directly, asking if he was ready to begin his prison term. Mills responded affirmatively, stating, “Yes.” The judge then explained that while she could remand him in custody to start his sentence, she also wanted to ensure he had legal representation before finalizing the sentence.
However, Mills interrupted, insisting, “I do not want to have legal representation,” and reiterated his demand to be sentenced immediately. The judge, recognizing his firm stance, decided to remand Mills into custody, with the full sentencing to be determined at a later date.
The case underscores the gravity of the offences committed by Mills and the court’s handling of his case, which reflects the seriousness with which child sex offences are treated within the judicial system. The sentencing will be scheduled in due course, but Mills’s insistence on immediate sentencing has marked a notable moment in the proceedings.
Mills, who is known to have committed multiple offences against a single young victim, pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 16, as well as two counts of inciting a boy under 16 to perform acts of gross indecency. The court was informed that these offences were all directed at the same victim, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior.
The court proceedings took a tense turn when Mills arrived with a bag of personal items, seemingly prepared for incarceration, and insisted that he be sentenced on the same day. His attitude was unambiguous; he was determined to face the consequences immediately.
Judge Sylvia de Bertodano addressed Mills directly, asking if he was ready to begin his prison term. Mills responded affirmatively, stating, “Yes.” The judge then explained that while she could remand him in custody to start his sentence, she also wanted to ensure he had legal representation before finalizing the sentence.
However, Mills interrupted, insisting, “I do not want to have legal representation,” and reiterated his demand to be sentenced immediately. The judge, recognizing his firm stance, decided to remand Mills into custody, with the full sentencing to be determined at a later date.
The case underscores the gravity of the offences committed by Mills and the court’s handling of his case, which reflects the seriousness with which child sex offences are treated within the judicial system. The sentencing will be scheduled in due course, but Mills’s insistence on immediate sentencing has marked a notable moment in the proceedings.