In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Donald Randle, then 70, of Gabor Close, Clifton, Nottinghamshire, was handed a suspended prison sentence. On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, Randle appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing after a health worker discovered a large collection of child abuse material on his computer.
The investigation established that Randle was caught in December 2022 when an assistance practitioner visited his home for a medical examination. The prosecution reported that Randle had seemingly forgotten that a video was playing on his computer in the living room. Upon noticing the nurse’s shock, he pushed past her, turned the screen off, and then sat in silence. Detectives subsequently seized several devices, and forensic analysis reported a collection of 87 Category A images, 212 Category B images, and 578 Category C images.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Randle initially denied any knowledge of the material during police interviews. However, after court proceedings were delayed due to his hospitalisation for ill health, he entered guilty pleas to three counts of making indecent photographs of children in October 2025. Detective Sergeant Claire Grant emphasised that Randle’s conduct was “despicable” and fueled by a clear sexual interest in children, noting that behind every image is a real victim of “vicious” abuse.
The judge emphasised that the reporting health worker deserved credit for her professionalism after being left “distressed” by the content she witnessed. The prosecution emphasised that the “vile” demand for such material directly contributes to the ongoing exploitation of vulnerable children. For his crimes in Nottinghamshire, the court determined that a custodial sentence was necessary, though it was ultimately suspended to allow for strict community-based monitoring of the defendant.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Donald Randle was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was imposed for five years.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years.
- Convictions: Pled guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Randle is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Nottinghamshire Police and the Probation Service. Due to the “vile” nature of the Category A material found on his devices, his online behaviour is under high-level scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Randle must comply with the mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence at Gabor Close, Clifton. Authorities state that his five-year SHPO gives police the power to conduct regular, unannounced checks on his behaviour and digital activity. Any breach of his registration conditions, his suspended sentence terms, or his SHPO will result in his immediate arrest and return to Nottingham Crown Court.
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