Malcolm Dixon, 57, of Valletta Gardens, Park View, Liskeard, was jailed for 20 years at Truro Crown Court on Monday 10 November after being found guilty of eight sexual offences against three girls over a period of 13 years.

Dixon had denied four counts of rape, two counts of indecent assault, one count of indecency with a child and one count of sexual assault of a child under 13. A jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts after a short period of deliberation following a six-day trial.

Judge condemns lack of remorse

Sentencing Dixon, Judge John Trevaskis condemned him for showing no expression of remorse for his actions and for continuing to deny the allegations. Dixon received four 20-year sentences for the rape offences, five years for one indecent assault, four years for another, three years for indecency with a child and five years for sexual assault of a child under 13.

All eight sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve a total of 20 years. Police say he will not be eligible for release until he has served two-thirds of his sentence, and will then spend the remainder on licence in the community. He will also be subject to sex offender notification requirements indefinitely.

Four-year police investigation

Detective Constable Amy Wooldridge, who investigated the case, said police were delighted with the sentence passed by the court following a four-year investigation into non-recent offences. Devon and Cornwall Police said the trial heard how Dixon preyed upon three girls over a period of 13 years.

The case is a reminder that non-recent child sexual abuse can still be investigated and prosecuted many years after the offences took place, and that victims who come forward can see their abusers brought before the courts. Source links: Hello Rayo and The Post.