Who is Carl Andrews? Nottinghamshire Child Rapist Jailed After Police Found Videos of Abuse

A vile child rapist has been jailed after officers discovered shocking evidence of his crimes while investigating indecent images. Carl Andrews, from Arnold, Nottinghamshire, was caught after police reviewed his phone and found videos of him sexually abusing children.

The 34-year-old predator was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences.

How Carl Andrews Was Caught

Carl Andrews first came to police attention when he uploaded indecent images of children online. During questioning, he admitted possessing the illegal content but denied further wrongdoing.

However, Nottinghamshire Police seized his devices and uncovered over 1,400 indecent photos and videos of children. Among them were disturbing clips showing Andrews himself raping and abusing two children, a boy and a girl, believed to have been targeted in 2022.

Detectives confirmed his identity by matching distinctive tattoos on his hands seen in the videos.

The Charges

Andrews was charged with a series of serious offences, including:

• Rape of a child

• Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

• Sexual assault by touching

• Three counts of making indecent images of children

On 18 July 2025, faced with overwhelming evidence, Andrews pleaded guilty to all six counts.

The Sentence

At his sentencing hearing on 3 September 2025, the court handed Andrews an extended sentence of 13 years.

This means he will serve:

• Nine years in prison

• Four years on licence under supervision after release

Additionally, Andrews was:

• Placed on the sex offenders’ register for life

• Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order

• Issued a restraining order preventing him from contacting his victims

Police Statement

PC Laurenie Haynes, from Nottinghamshire Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, praised the bravery of those affected and said the sentence reflected the severity of Andrews’ crimes.

“Carl Andrews is a dangerous sexual predator who caused unthinkable harm to innocent children. Thanks to the hard work of officers and the courage of the victims, he has been brought to justice and will no longer pose a risk to society.”

FAQs

Q1. Who is Carl Andrews?
Carl Andrews is a 34-year-old man from Arnold, Nottinghamshire, jailed for raping and abusing children.

Q2. What crimes did Carl Andrews commit?
He raped and abused two children, possessed more than 1,400 indecent images, and incited sexual activity with minors.

Q3. How was he caught?
Police found videos of him abusing children on his phone. His tattoos identified him as the abuser.

Q4. What sentence did Carl Andrews receive?
He was given an extended 13-year sentence – nine years in prison and four years on licence.

Q5. Will Carl Andrews be monitored after release?
Yes, he will remain on the sex offenders’ register for life and under strict restrictions.