In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Andrew Clarke, 42, of Talbot Court, Radcliffe-on-Trent, was jailed for 20 years for a series of predatory sexual offences against two children. On appearing at Nottingham Crown Court, the defendant was sentenced in his absence after he fled the jurisdiction on the final day of his trial. It was reported that following a manhunt, Nottinghamshire Police successfully arrested Clarke to ensure he served his two-decade custodial term for attempted rape and sexual assault.
The investigation established that Clarke’s abuse was persistent and involved two young girls. Nottinghamshire Police reported that the 42-year-old was found guilty of 16 offences, including two counts of attempted rape of a child under the age of 13 and 14 counts of sexual assault. The prosecution reported that the crimes were part of a wider failure of protection, as both Clarke’s mother and his former partner were also implicated in the neglect of the victims during the period of the abuse.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Clarke’s family and partner actively failed to safeguard the children in their care. Nottingham Crown Court heard how Betty Clarke, 72, of Gedling, and Sarah Clare, 40, of Birmingham, were each charged with two counts of child neglect. The investigation established that their failure to intervene allowed Andrew Clarke to carry out his campaign of sexual violence. Both women were sentenced to two years in prison for their role in the “horrifying” neglect uncovered during the specialist police inquiry.
The Sentencing Judge noted the gravity of Clarke’s decision to go on the run, which showed a complete lack of remorse for the 16 counts of abuse. For his actions in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Clarke was handed a 20-year sentence. The judge noted that the custodial terms for the mother and former partner were necessary to reflect the severe breach of duty and the prolonged suffering of the two girls at the hands of a serial predator they were supposed to be protected from.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of the Clarke Case is as follows:
- Andrew Clarke: 20 years in prison (2019).
- Betty Clarke: Two years in prison for neglect (2019).
- Sarah Clare: Two years in prison for neglect (2019).
- Sex Offenders Register: Andrew Clarke was placed on the register for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court following a Nottinghamshire Police investigation.
- Origin: Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and Birmingham, West Midlands.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Andrew Clarke is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service in Nottinghamshire. Due to the penetrative nature of his conduct and his previous attempt to evade justice, his management is subject to intensive scrutiny. Authorities state that his 20-year sentence and lifelong inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register are critical tools to ensure he remains under the highest level of supervision to prevent any future contact with children.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Clarke must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of attempted child rape in Radcliffe-on-Trent necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach minors, access prohibited materials, or engage in inappropriate behaviour in Nottinghamshire, Birmingham, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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