A 57-year-old Cornwall predator who subjected three young girls to a sustained campaign of rape and sexual abuse spanning 13 years has received an immediate custodial sentence of 20 years at Truro Crown Court.
Malcolm Dixon, residing at Valletta Gardens Park View in Liskeard and formerly of Torpoint, appeared in the dock for sentence on Monday 10 November 2026 following a four-year investigation conducted by Devon & Cornwall Police into non-recent child sexual offences.
Dixon entered not guilty pleas across an eight-count indictment, refusing to accept responsibility and forcing the three survivors to attend Truro Crown Court to give evidence during a six-day trial. Following the conclusion of the prosecution evidence, the jury retired and returned unanimous guilty verdicts on every count after only a brief period of deliberation.
Dixon was convicted of:
Count 1 – Rape (sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment)
Count 2 – Rape (sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment)
Count 3 – Rape (sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment)
Count 4 – Indecent assault (sentenced to five years’ imprisonment)
Count 5 – Indecent assault (sentenced to four years’ imprisonment)
Count 6 – Indecency with a child (sentenced to three years’ imprisonment)
Count 7 – Sexual assault of a child under 13 (sentenced to five years’ imprisonment)
Count 8 – Rape (sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment)
During the sentencing hearing, powerful victim personal statements were read aloud to the court detailing the profound, lifelong psychological trauma inflicted by Dixon’s abuse. One survivor stated: “I have struggled throughout my life, particularly in my relationships, my mental health and my ability to make decisions. I have suffered from extreme bouts of depression and anxiety and continue to live with a panic disorder.”
A second survivor described her relief at finally being believed: “He did such unspeakable things to me, that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. When I heard the verdict I completely broke down. Finally, he had to take accountability even if it was forced upon him. If I could hug every one of those jury members I would – they believed me.”
Passing sentence, Judge John Trevaskis condemned Dixon for demonstrating “no expression of remorse” for his predatory conduct and for maintaining his false denials despite the jury’s verdicts, stating: “I find the offences both in isolation and combination are so serious that only sentences of immediate imprisonment are appropriate.”
Following the court outcome, investigating officer Detective Constable Amy Wooldridge stated:
“We are delighted with the sentence passed by the court following a four-year investigation into non-recent offences. We hope the outcome will bring comfort and closure for the women who not only reported what had happened but supported the long running and complex investigation. We also hope it provides reassurance to others who may have been sexually abused that we will investigate thoroughly and do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.”
Under the provisions of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992, all three victims are protected by mandatory, lifelong statutory anonymity. Any publication, broadcast, or public dissemination of information capable of leading to their identification is strictly prohibited under UK law.
Judge Trevaskis ordered all sentences to run concurrently, resulting in a total custodial term of 20 years. Under statutory sentencing rules, Dixon will not be eligible for release until he has served two-thirds of his prison term in custody, after which he will serve the remainder under strict community licence conditions. He will also remain subject to the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
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