Colin Milton Sentenced to 26 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault of Two Girls

Colin Milton, from Blackpool, was sentenced to 26 years for repeatedly raping and physically assaulting a 16-year-old girl between 2003 and 2005 in the Middlesbrough area.

The 58-year-old used to lock the victim in the house to prevent her from leaving. She reported the offences to Cleveland Police in April 2021, leading to an investigation by specialist detectives from the Historic Investigations Unit. At the time of the offences, the girl was too afraid to disclose what Milton was doing as he threatened to harm her family.

During the investigation, detectives uncovered that Milton had also sexually abused a 12-year-old girl at a property in Middlesbrough. When interviewed, Milton denied the allegations and answered no comment. He pleaded guilty to rape, false imprisonment, and three counts of indecency with a child at an earlier hearing.

At Teesside Crown Court on Monday, February 24th, 2025, Milton was sentenced to serve 21 years in prison followed by a five-year extended licence upon release.