PETER DAVIES FROM NEWTON LONGVILLE JAILED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES IN MILTON KEYNES AND BLETCHLEY

In a case that has shocked the local community, Peter Davies, a former primary school caretaker from Newton Longville near Bletchley, has been sentenced to three years in prison for serious sexual offences committed decades ago. The crimes, which took place in the 1970s, only came to light recently, leading to a detailed investigation and subsequent court proceedings.

Davies, who was 25 years old at the time of the abuse, managed to secure employment as a caretaker at a primary school despite his past. The victim, a young girl, endured the trauma of these assaults during her childhood, and her suffering persisted into her adult years. It was only during ongoing counselling sessions that she inadvertently revealed details about her attacker, which ultimately led to Davies’s arrest.

The revelation occurred in 2015 when the victim, while speaking with her therapist, mentioned that her abuser had started working as a school caretaker. This disclosure prompted immediate action from the authorities. Police officers from Milton Keynes and Bletchley were called in to investigate, and Davies was swiftly interviewed and taken into custody. During the police interview, Davies fully admitted to the offences, including a new charge of sexual intercourse with the young girl, which was added to the indictment.

At the sentencing hearing held at Aylesbury Crown Court, Judge Catherine Tulk acknowledged that there was no evidence to suggest Davies had continued any inappropriate behaviour while working as a caretaker. It was also noted that Davies, now aged 67, had since retired from his position. The court was informed that he had not acted in any improper manner during his employment at the school, and there was no indication of ongoing misconduct.

In her remarks, Judge Tulk emphasized that the victim’s decision to report the abuse was driven by her long-term counselling, during which she mentioned her abuser’s employment as a caretaker. She explained that the victim had been reluctant to come forward and engage with the police, but was compelled to do so after being advised that her silence would not be tolerated. The judge praised Davies for his early admission of guilt, noting that many might have tried to deny or minimize their actions, but he had taken responsibility from an early stage.

Davies’s case highlights the importance of vigilance and the long-lasting impact of childhood abuse. The community in Milton Keynes and Bletchley is reminded of the need to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure that justice is served, regardless of how much time has passed since the offences occurred.