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A man who sent a sexually explicit video to a 14-year-old-girl has been jailed.

Ross Moorhouse, aged 25, befriended the girl in April last year after meeting her on a bus in Nottinghamshire.

He later exchanged a series of Facebook messages with her before sending her a video of himself engaging in a sexual act.

He also asked her to send him an inappropriate image of her own.

After his arrest around a week later, Moorhouse claimed to have sent the video by accident while drunk.

His account, however, was undermined by a subsequent message in which he said he wanted 'a young thing.'

He later pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a child, and two other charges of breaching a restraining order against the same woman – in April 2025 and July this year.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday 29 October, Moorhouse, of no fixed address, was jailed for three-and-a-half years.

He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention order that will tightly restrict his access to children and the internet when he is released.

Detective Constable Bethany Stout, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"Moorhouse knew exactly how old this girl was but still went out of his way to engage her in a highly inappropriate conversation.

"If that wasn't bad enough, he then sent her an entirely unsolicited and sexually explicit video of himself.

"As he has now discovered to his cost, that amounted to an extremely serious criminal offence.

"I am pleased he has now been jailed and hope this case will serve as a warning to others about the consequences of behaving in this way."

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A woman who recorded videos of her sexually assaulting a young child has been locked up.

Lorna Hargreaves repeatedly filmed herself abusing the girl before sharing the footage with another person.

The predator also took other indecent images of the same child, as well as a further indecent photo of another girl.

These images and videos were all then shared with a man with a similar sexual interest in children.

Hargreaves' paedophilic offending all took place throughout 2025.

This would all be evidenced when police raided her home on 3 December and seized devices containing the videos and images.

Further indecent images of children were also found, along with extreme pornographic images of animals.  

Evidence was also discovered that pointed to Hargreaves being responsible for various voyeurism offences too.

These all took place between 2022 and 2025, with multiple people filmed in various intimate situations without their knowledge.

The 33-year-old again shared these videos with another person online, having recorded them for her own sexual gratification.

Hargreaves was charged with four counts of sexually assaulting a child and three counts of distributing indecent images of a child.

She was also charged with taking and making indecent images of children, voyeurism and possessing extreme pornographic images.

Faced with the mounting evidence against her, Hargreaves, formerly of Sutton-in-Ashfield, admitted to each charge.

She then returned to Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday (15 October), where she was jailed for four years and eight months.

Hargreaves was made the subject of a 12 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will have to sign the sex offenders' register for life.

A restraining order preventing Hargreaves from contacting any of her victims was also imposed. This will remain for life.

Detective Constable Kayley Freeman, of Nottinghamshire Police's Internet Child Exploitation Team, said:

"Lorna Hargreaves is a highly manipulative sexual predator who deserves this prison sentence.

"Her decision to repeatedly sexually assault a young child while filming the abuse was revolting and unforgivable.

"If that wasn't bad enough, she then shared this footage online with another like minded person with a sexual interest in children.

"Further indecent images of children were also linked to Hargreaves, along with a series of other voyeuristic videos she'd recorded.

"Her list of offending was absolutely disgusting, so I hope the victims can recover whilst she carries out her prison sentence."

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Detectives have praised the courage of victims in helping lock up a teenage rapist.

Lucan Wright was aged 17 when he raped a girl and a woman during separate incidents.

Both were assaulted in Nottinghamshire by Wright, now aged 20, back in 2023.

They weren't isolated offences, with Wright raping the woman and teenage girl multiple times.

His serious sexual offending was accompanied by threats of violence and controlling and coercive behaviour against both victims.

Having committed those offences as a teenager, he then subjected a third victim to a prolonged violent ordeal, between last December and January this year.

The teenage girl was strangled, physically assaulted multiple times, threatened, and imprisoned in a Worksop property against her will for nearly a month by Wright.

His catalogue of criminality was eventually discovered when his three victims each made the brave decision to come forward and tell police what he'd done.

He would go on to be charged with multiple counts of rape, engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour, strangulation, false imprisonment and making threats to kill.

Wright, of Northumbria Close, Worksop, was also charged with multiple counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating.

While he admitted to those charges, he denied the rest, which prompted the need for a trial at Nottingham Crown Court that concluded in July of this year.

That's when a jury convicted him of each of the other offences, with a sentencing date then set for this Tuesday (13 October) before the same court.

Appearing before the court via video link, Wright was ruled a dangerous offender by Judge Michael Auty, who handed him an extended 15-year custodial sentence.

He was sentenced to 12 years in custody – of which he must serve at least half before he is considered for release – and will then spend a further three years on licence.

Wright will have to sign the sex offenders' register for the rest of his life, while he was also made the subject of a restraining order.

This will last until further order and bans him from contacting any of his three victims in any way.

Detective Constable Chloe Buckley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"As the judge rightly summarised, Lucan Wright is a dangerous individual who poses a real threat to women and teenage girls.

"It is hard to comprehend the harrowing experience each of these three victims were put through at the hands of Wright.

"He was responsible for raping two of them on more than one occasion and for subjecting the other to a horrible ordeal of prolonged violence.

"These are horrendous crimes that can devastate people's lives, so it is to their absolute credit that they found the strength to come forward.

"The bravery they showed played a critical role in ensuring the truth about Wright was revealed and he received this deserved custodial sentence.

"Putting a stop to all incidents of violence against women and girls remains a key priority for this police force.

"We hope this sentence encourages more victims to have the confidence to report offenders, so we can put them before the courts."

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A woman has been jailed after luring a teenage schoolgirl into her home, locking her in and subjecting her to a serious sexual assault. 

The girl had been walking nearby, on 10 March 2026, when she was approached by 34-year-old Karen Murerwa who was unknown to her.

Murerwa convinced the victim to come back to her house in Seaton Crescent, Nottingham. 

She then took her into the property and locked the door behind them. 

The victim tried to look where the keys went and take in details as she was scared and wanted to go home. 

Murerwa tightened her control over the girl. Her manipulative behaviour included giving her alcohol, taking her phone and making her send a message to her mum saying she was with a friend.

She was then taken upstairs and subjected to a sustained sexual assault by Murerwa before she was eventually let out of the house. 

Inquiries were carried out after the victim disclosed what had happened to her and Murerwa was subsequently arrested and charged. 

Murerwa, who pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault by penetration and a further count of false imprisonment, was jailed for six years and four months when she appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday 10 September. 

She was also made subject of a lifetime sexual harm prevention order and must sign the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely. 

After passing sentence, Judge James Sampson commended the girl for her bravery in reporting the matter, adding that by doing she 'may have saved another child from a similar experience.' 

Detective Sergeant Nicola Roddis-Ferrari, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Murerwa deliberately targeted this vulnerable young girl, coerced her into entering her home and restricted her movements before sexually assaulting her. 

"Murerwa's actions have had a huge impact on this girl's life. She had been kind to Murerwa and wanted to help her, only for her to repay that kindness by sexually assaulting her. 

"I hope this court result brings some closure to the victim and allows her to move on from what must have been a very traumatic ordeal. 

"I’d like to commend her bravery for coming forward, as I know it would have taken great courage to speak to our specially-trained officers about what happened and relive her horrendous experience. 

"I also hope this court result gives encouragement to any other victims that they can come forward in the confidence that we will listen carefully to them, we will investigate, and we will do everything we can to seek justice for them."

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We are appealing for help to find James Hands who is reported to have absconded from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston.

The 38-year-old from Nottingham was reported missing from the open prison during the early hours of today (1 September).

Hands is a convicted sex offender and is currently serving a sentence in relation to stalking and harassment.

Hands has a neck tattoo of JD, an MM tattoo on his right hand, “Shae” tattoo on his left hand and a dog tattoo on the back of his leg.

DCI Jesee Karanga quote:

“We are urgently seeking the help of the public to find 38-year-old James Hands, who absconded from North Sea Camp at some point last night (31 August). This man is a convicted sex offender who poses a risk of causing harm to the community.

“While he has absconded from Boston, he could be anywhere in the county, and we would encourage people to remain vigilant. We are deploying the necessary resources to locate and apprehend Hands. If you see him, please do not approach him, but instead report is to us by calling 999.”

Incident 11 of today

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A paedophile has been jailed after exchanging sexual images with a 13-year-old girl.

Ardian Mason, aged 28, came to the attention of Nottinghamshire Police after uploading indecent images over an online messaging app.

After his arrest on 3 December 2024, Mason told officers he'd seen 'child porn' content on the app but said his account was no longer active.

He later admitted to possessing links containing indecent images of children and to transferring them to a secure folder.

Officers accessed the content after forensically examining Mason's mobile phone and discovered more than 1,000 Category A child sexual abuse images, each depicting the most serious sexual abuse that can be committed against children and babies.

They also uncovered more than 1,000 Category B and C images, along with more than 100 extreme pornographic images of adults, some depicting acts with animals.

Officers also discovered a series of images and chats involving the same teenage girl, who they were later able to identify and safeguard.

Damningly, Mason had sent some of the images to a woman he had met online using an assumed name.

Mason, of London Road, Retford, later pleaded guilty to:

• six counts of causing/inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity
• two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child
• five counts of distributing an indecent photograph of a child
• possessing an indecent photograph of a child
• and possessing an extreme pornographic image

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday 26 August, he was given an extended 12-year sentence - nine in custody and three years on extended licence.

He was also handed a restraining order banning him from any further contact with his victim, and was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order that will tightly restrict his internet use and his access to children.

Detective Constable Sarah Stonley, of the Internet Child Sexual Exploitation Team, said:

"Mason is a predatory and calculating offender who poses a clear risk to children.

"During his arrest, he referred to having seen what he referred to as 'CP' or 'child pornography'.

"In reality there is no such thing, because what we are talking about here is the sexual assault and rape of babies and children by adults.

"Mason had already committed a series of very serious offences in amassing such a large collection of this child sexual abuse material.

"However, in enticing a girl to engage in sexual activity in the way he did, he committed even more serious offences for which he will spend a very significant period of time in prison.

"I hope this sentence serves as a warning to others about the consequences of this depraved behaviour."

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A 'dangerous' sex offender who groomed three young girls before raping one of them has been jailed.

Michael Lee-Ingle subjected the trio of victims to a catalogue of abuse during more than a decade of offending.

Witness impact statements read out in court described the profound impact the abuse had on each of them.

Lee-Ingle's offending had 'stolen the childhoods' of his victims, leaving them struggling with mental health issues and feeling suicidal.

He groomed one girl, of primary school age at the time, between 2011 and 2017, and raped her on at least five occasions.

The second victim was sexually assaulted by Lee-Ingle when she was also aged under 10.

The court heard the third victim had her 'innocence stolen' by Lee-Ingle when he incited her into sexual activity.

Lee-Ingle's offending came to light in September 2022 when he was confronted and fled from his home.

He was arrested and when his phone was analysed, detectives found two extreme videos on the device.

Lee-Ingle, aged 33, of Sherwood, Nottingham, eventually pleaded guilty to rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of inciting a child into sexual activity and two counts of possessing extreme images.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday (13 August) he was handed an extended total jail sentence of 18 years.

He was also added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Emily Bucklow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"The heartbreaking statements from our three victims reveal the ongoing impact Lee-Ingle's offending has had on each of their young lives.

"They have been subjected to appalling abuse at the hands of Lee-Ingle, who the judge has agreed is a dangerous offender deserving an extended period behind bars.

"I hope the sentence handed down at least allows the victims and their loved ones to begin the process of moving on with their lives.

"I'd like to commend them for their bravery in speaking to officers and throughout the court process.

"Considering their age and the ordeals they have been through, their courage and resilience has been remarkable.

"It is thanks to them that Lee-Ingle is behind bars and no longer a threat to other children.

"The case should also serve as a further example of how seriously our detectives investigate offences of this nature.

"Victims of abuse will be listened to and protected, and the perpetrators will end up behind bars."

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A man has been jailed after grooming and raping a 13-year-old girl in Nottinghamshire.

Abdul Khan, aged 28, arranged to meet the girl about a week after adding her on the social media messaging app Snapchat.

Khan, who posed online as a 14-year-old boy, met the girl for the first time on the evening of 14 May last year, when she was taken into woodland near Clifton and raped.

Khan had believed his victim to be only 14 years old at the time of the offence.

By chance he was arrested the same day by officers from Derbyshire Constabulary investigating other sexual offences for which he was later jailed.

Nottinghamshire officers linked him to the rape by a mobile phone seized during his arrest and interviewed him at HMP Nottingham whilst he was on remand.

During his police interview on 10 July last year, Khan claimed to be a 15-year-old boy with a different name.

Even when confronted by damning DNA evidence linking him to the offence, he claimed not to have met the victim or to have visited the offence location.

He also said he'd never used Snapchat before and also suggested that his mobile phone could belong to somebody else – despite it having multiple images of him saved on it.

During a second interview on 18 February this year, Khan claimed to be another person entirely, and again denied any link to the victim or any of the multiple witnesses who picked him out during an ID procedure.

Detectives were eventually able to prove his identity after finding an image of an Afghan national ID card on his phone.

After a three-day trial at Nottingham Crown Court this week, Khan, of no fixed address, was found guilty of the following offences:

• Two counts of rape
• One count of engaging in sexual activity with a child
• Engaging in sexual communication with a child
• Meeting a girl under 16 following grooming
• Perverting the course of justice.

He was sentenced today (Monday 10 August) and was jailed for nine-and-a-half years. He also faces automatic deportation on completion of his sentence.

Detective Constable Madeleine Johnson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"Khan is an opportunistic and predatory offender who poses a clear risk to teenage girls and other young women.

"As his previous grooming conviction demonstrates, he was absolutely determined in his ambition to strike up sexual relationships with young girls.

"The victim in this case was particularly vulnerable at the time of this offence and has unsurprisingly suffered a great deal as a result of what Khan did to her.

"It is thanks to her bravery and the compelling evidence she was able to give that this man is now off our streets for good."

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Detectives have praised the bravery and resilience shown by four victims of a sexual predator after he was jailed for 21 years.

John Huskinson's offending spans more than four decades and includes a series of non-recent sexual offences dating back to the 1980s.

The four victims reported being sexually assaulted by Huskinson in the 1980s and 1990s.

All are now adult women but were abused by Huskinson when they were young children.

They came forward and gave accounts to specially trained officers - with all being concerned Huskinson still posed a threat to children.

More recent offending came to light in April 2022, when Huskinson was discovered to have been engaging online with someone he believed to be a young girl but was actually a member of an online activist group.

He asked the 'child' to send him naked images and police were informed.

Huskinson's mobile devices were seized and were found to contain dozens of indecent images, including 13 Category A images depicting the most serious abuse of children.

Huskinson, now aged 73, continued to deny his non-recent offending but was found guilty of 15 sexual offences following a Nottingham Crown Court trial last month.

On Friday (3 July) he was jailed for a total of 21 years at the same court.

He was convicted of 13 counts of indecent assault and two counts of attempted rape.

Huskinson pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child, three counts of making indecent images of a child and one count of possessing extreme pornographic images.

Detective Constable Jack Beecroft, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"I am full of admiration for Huskinson's victims, and my thoughts are with them as he begins a lengthy prison sentence.

"It must have been incredibly harrowing to relive the abuse he subjected them to many years ago when they were young children.

"Their courage stands in stark contrast with Huskinson's own cowardly denials of his offending, which meant his victims had to face a crown court trial.

“I hope this case reassures people we will always do our utmost to bring sex offenders to justice, no matter how long ago the offences occurred.

“I also hope it gives encouragement to any other survivors of abuse that they can come forward in the confidence that we will listen carefully to them, we will investigate and we will seek justice for them - irrespective of how many years have passed.”

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A dangerous rapist has been jailed after luring a vulnerable woman to a secluded area and assaulting her.

Joseph Healey raped his vulnerable 18-year-old victim after leading her to a footpath in Nottingham on the evening of Friday 20 June 2025.

Officers had rushed to the scene near Canal Street after friends of the victim received a series of alarming Snapchat messages from her.

The victim had told them she was on her own with a man she didn’t know, and this prompted a call to the Police.

Aided by her location data, officers soon found the victim in a distressed state

Healey, now aged 44, was spotted a short distance away and arrested.

CCTV footage showed him leading the victim towards a secluded area at the rear of Nottingham One alongside the canal.

After his arrest, Healey, who was homeless and sleeping by the canal at the time, claimed to have had consensual sex with the woman.

At the first day of his trial on 8 December 2025, he changed his story and pleaded guilty to one count of rape.

Healey, who has previous convictions for offences including burglary and robbery, was on licence at the time of the offence having been released from prison the day before.

He later admitted to giving his victim two tablets used to treat anxiety, although it was accepted that he had not done so with a sexual motive.

Appearing back at Nottingham Crown Court today (19 June 2026, Healey, formerly of Canal Street, was given an extended sentence of 12 years and one month.

Judge Mark Watson ruled that Healey was a dangerous offender and must therefore serve at least two thirds of his sentence before he is eligible for parole – at which point he will be faced with an extended license period.

Detective Constable Melissa Starmer, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Healey is a dangerous and opportunistic offender who subjected a vulnerable young woman to a truly harrowing ordeal.

“Thanks to the third party report we received, we were able to get officers to the scene very quickly and detain this man before he had the chance to flee.

“He has been remanded in custody ever since and will now spend an extended period behind bars where he will not pose a risk to the women of Nottinghamshire.

“As this case draws to a close I would like to commend the victim in this case for her bravery during this investigation, her friends for alerting us to an ongoing incident, and to the officers who responded and showed such compassion in the way they dealt with a very vulnerable victim.”

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A man who raped a vulnerable young woman he met in a Nottinghamshire Park has been jailed.

Sheraz Malik, now aged 28, met the girl on Sutton Lawn, Sutton-in-Ashfield, on the evening of Sunday 29 June 2025.

The victim, who was 18 at the time of the attack, was attacked after she was introduced by a friend to Malik and a group of other older men.

Birmingham Crown Court heard last year how she was first raped by another member of the group, before being led by Malik to a secluded area and raped for a second time.

Malik, a Pakistani national, was identified after the arrest of an initial suspect and was later traced to an address in Newcastle.

After his arrest on 18 July Malik gave no comment answers in two subsequent police interviews including when challenged about damning DNA evidence linking him to the victim.

During his trial he claimed to have had consensual sex with the victim.

The jury, however, rejected his account and in January this year convicted him of two counts of rape. He was cleared of a third count of rape.

Malik appeared at the same venue today (Thursday 11 June ) and was given an extended 14 year sentence - 10 years in custody and four on extended licence. 

Detective Inspector Nicole Milner said:

“This remains a complex and demanding investigation, and one that continues to be a priority for Nottinghamshire Police as we pursue our enquiries to locate and arrest a further suspect.

“Above all, my thoughts are with the victim, whose courage, resilience and bravery have been evident throughout both the investigation and the criminal justice process.

“Sheraz Malik has today received a significant custodial sentence, reflecting the seriousness of his offending and the profound impact of his actions on the victim.

“I hope this sentence brings the victim a sense of justice and reassurance that Malik no longer poses a threat to our community.”

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A rapist has been jailed for 13 years after his victim overcame her fear and reported him to the police.

Marcus Bennett, aged 44, came to officers’ attention on 29 September last year after his victim reported receiving a series of threatening messages from him.

When discussing the messages with officers, the victim disclosed she had been raped by the suspect three months earlier after he tricked his way into her home.

She also reported two additional instances when he had raped her as she slept.

Bennett denied the allegations against him throughout his initial police interview.

In response to a question about whether a person could or could not consent to sex if they are asleep, Bennett said he didn’t know – before later saying that they could not.

He also said he was “vexed” if sex was denied, and claimed to have not seen the victim at the time of the alleged offences.

Later photo evidence proved his was not true.

Bennett continued his denials throughout a two-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, after which he was found guilty of two counts of rape.

Jury members heard how the victim had reported the first offence to her mother – also sending her pictures of bruises – but had been too frightened of Bennett to report it.

He was cleared of a third count of rape, and an additional charge under Malicious Communications Act 1988 was left to lie on file.

Bennett, of Radcliffe Road, Nottingham, was sentenced on Tuesday 19 May to 13 years in prison.

He was also added to the sex offenders’ register and handed a restraining banning him from any further contact with the victim.

Detective Constable Abigail Dorricott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Like many victims of serious sexual offences, the victim in this case was concerned that she would not be believed if she came forward and told the police.

“As this case demonstrates, we take all reports of this nature extremely seriously and will leave no stone unturned in getting to the truth.

“When presented with the very compelling account of the victim and the other very strong evidence against Bennett, the jury in this case were clear in their verdict.

“I am delighted for the victim that justice has now been done and pleased that Bennett can pose no further threat to her or other women.”

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A sex offender has been returned to jail after breaching the terms of a court order restricting his access to children.

Michael Hall, 37, was previously jailed for two years and three months after being convicted of 11 counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.

As part of his sentence, he was made the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order –now known as a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

The order prohibited him from having any unsupervised contact with any child under the age of 16, other than when he cannot avoid it in the course of his everyday life.

Any adults consenting for him to be in the presence of their children also had to have knowledge of his previous convictions.

On 27 May 2025, Hall was found in the company of a child by officers who’d been called to an address in Underwood on an unrelated matter.

No additional offences were pursued from this visit, but that breach alone was enough to land Hall back in custody.

He later pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and one count of failing to comply with notification requirements.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday 27 April, Hall, previously of Whitwell Close, Broxtowe, was jailed for two years.

Sergeant Laura Marriott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Hall has proven through his complete disregard of the law that he poses a significant risk to young people.

“As he has discovered at his cost, these orders have real teeth and are an effective way for us to manage persistent offenders and keep the public safe.

“I am pleased he has now been returned to jail, and hope this case serves as a warning to other sex offenders about the consequences of ignoring these orders.”

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A sexual predator who abused a child on multiple occasions has been jailed. 

Alexander McClymont, aged 38, was exposed in 2022 when his victim revealed what had been happening to her. 

After a lengthy investigation he was charged with multiple sexual offences, all of which he denied. 

However, after a trial he was convicted by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court of nine offences. 

The convictions were for eight counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault. 

The court heard the abuse began around a decade ago. 

Appearing for sentence on Thursday (9 April), McClymont was jailed for nine years and two months. 

McClymont, now of Erewash Gardens, Top Valley, Nottingham, was also made the subject of a lifelong sexual harm prevention order that will tightly control his activities when he is released. 

He will also be on the sex offenders’ register for life. 

Detective Constable Stacey Lebeter, of Nottinghamshire Police's Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: 

“Firstly, I’d like to pay tribute to the incredible courage and strength shown by the victim in coming forward and supporting this investigation through to court proceedings. 

“As the court heard, the emotional and psychological impact on her has been severe and her bravery has been vital in bringing this offender to justice. 

“McClymont is a devious and calculating sexual predator who committed truly appalling offences against a child. 

“That child has been through an extremely difficult and upsetting ordeal, made worse by McClymont’s complete lack of remorse and refusal to admit to his crimes. 

“I am pleased he is now behind bars where he belongs and relieved that he is now no longer a danger to children. 

“I hope this case also serves as a reminder to other victims of sexual assaults which may have happened some time ago. 

“If you tell us about what happened we will listen to you, we will investigate and we will do everything we can to get justice for you.” 

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A violent rapist who subjected a woman to an ordeal of controlling behaviour before attacking her has been jailed.

Brett Carnelley and the victim began a relationship in October 2022 after meeting online.

Text messages and emails from May 2023 showed him becoming increasingly controlling, jealous and possessive.

On 10 October 2023, the victim went to see Carnelley at his workshop in Sneinton, Nottingham, after he told her he was struggling with his mental health.

She found him in an intoxicated state and he went on to rape her in a violent and degrading attack.

Carnelley continued to bombard the woman with messages and subject her to abusive posts on social media following the assault and tried to control who she saw and where she went.

The victim disclosed what had happened when speaking to her neighbour in January 2025 and detectives began an investigation.

The victim was supported and bravely told her story to specialist officers.

Thirty-seven-year old Carnelley, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged but denied the offences.

However, he was found guilty by a jury of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and stalking.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Monday (23 March) he was given an extended jail sentence of 17 years and one month.

Carnelley will serve 12 years and one month in custody and a further five years on licence upon his release from prison. He was also made the subject of an indefinite restraining order.

Detective Constable Mark Shirra, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Carnelley’s bullying and controlling behaviour culminated in him raping the victim when she went to support and comfort him.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the victim for her bravery in speaking out, initially to her neighbour and then to officers.

“Carnelley did not have the decency to admit what he had done, subjecting the victim to a crown court trial.

“Cases of this nature can take a huge emotional toll on victims and their families.

“The victim has shown great courage and resilience, and I wish her the very best as she continues to rebuild her life.

“I hope this case serves as a warning to other violent men who think they can subject women to this sort of abuse.

“We treat such reports with the utmost seriousness and will do whatever it takes to bring offenders to justice.

“My message to other victims who are suffering is that although the steps to come forward and report can appear difficult, you will be listened to, helped and kept safe.”