Andrew Miller pleads guilty to abduction and sexual assault of girl at High Court in Edinburgh

Edinburgh court hears man admit to kidnapping and sexually assaulting girl
Anna Bryan
By Anna Bryan
Published 18th May 2023, 11:56 BST
Updated 18th May 2023, 11:56 BST
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A man has admitted abducting and sexually assaulting a young girl in the Scottish Borders.

Andrew George Miller, also known as Amy George, pleaded guilty to the charges at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 18. The 53-year-old abducted a young girl and sexually assaulted her in his home in Melrose in February.

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Miller pleaded guilty to a number of charges including sexual assault, abduction, and posession of indecent images of children.

Andrew Miller, who has now pled guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a girl, was taken from Selkirk Sheriff covered by a blanket in February. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesAndrew Miller, who has now pled guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a girl, was taken from Selkirk Sheriff covered by a blanket in February. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Andrew Miller, who has now pled guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a girl, was taken from Selkirk Sheriff covered by a blanket in February. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

It is understood Miller identifies as a transgender woman named ‘Amy George’ and is reportedly in the process of transitioning to female. At the time of his arrest, he was presenting as a woman. However, after his arrest, he confirmed he wished to be called Andrew Miller by officers, using ‘he’ pronouns.