A transgender butcher has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexually abusing a schoolgirl.

Andrew Miller, who has also been known as Amy George, lured his young victim into a car in February while dressed as a woman, Edinburgh’s High Court heard.

The 53-year-old, who is currently transitioning and was addressed as a male by the court, appeared via video link to plead guilty today.

The court was told the child was walking home when Miller, a stranger to the girl, offered her a lift in his vehicle.

The attacker trapped the victim inside his bedroom before repeatedly sexually assaulting her.

Andrew Miller, who has also been known as Amy George, lured his young victim into a car in February while dressed as a woman, Edinburgh's High Court heard

Andrew Miller, who has also been known as Amy George, lured his young victim into a car in February while dressed as a woman, Edinburgh's High Court heard

Andrew Miller, who has also been known as Amy George, lured his young victim into a car in February while dressed as a woman, Edinburgh’s High Court heard

The 53-year-old, who is currently transitioning and was addressed as a male by the court, appeared via video link to plead guilty today

The 53-year-old, who is currently transitioning and was addressed as a male by the court, appeared via video link to plead guilty today

The 53-year-old, who is currently transitioning and was addressed as a male by the court, appeared via video link to plead guilty today

The child only managed to escape and call 999 for help after Miller fell asleep, the court was told.

More follows.