In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Kyle Carter, 19, was sentenced to two years in a young offenders’ institution for a series of crimes including the sexual assault of a child and an attempted armed robbery. Appearing at Burnley Crown Court on 13 November 2019, the defendant—of Mitella Street, Burnley, Lancashire—pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl, attempted robbery, and possession of a bladed article.
The investigation established that the sexual offence occurred in July 2018 at a property in Burnley. Lancashire Constabulary reported that Carter met the vulnerable victim after exchanging text messages. The prosecution reported that while Carter claimed he believed the girl was 16 at the time of the encounter, the victim’s mother appealed an initial decision of no further action, leading to a successful prosecution.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that while out on bail for the sexual offence, Carter targeted a local convenience store while high on cocaine. Burnley Crown Court heard that on 22 August 2019, Carter entered Lyndhurst Road Food & Booze in Burnley with a scarf covering his face and a knife in his hand. The investigation established that the shopkeeper, Ehtisman Sajjad, immediately recognised Carter’s voice as a regular customer and successfully fended him off, causing the defendant to flee empty-handed.
Judge Simon Medland QC told Carter that he had taken advantage of a vulnerable victim and committed a “terrible” act of violence while on bail. For his actions in Burnley, Carter was sentenced to a total of 24 months. The judge noted that although the sexual encounter was described as consensual in the strictest terms, the age gap and the victim’s vulnerabilities meant Carter was entirely responsible for the exploitation.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Kyle Carter as of November 2019 was as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 2 years in a young offenders’ institution (Sentenced 2019).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 10 years.
- Restraining Order: 10-year ban on contacting the victim or her mother.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Burnley Crown Court following a Lancashire Constabulary investigation.
- Criminal Record: Sexual activity with a child; Attempted robbery; Possession of a bladed article.
- Origin: Mitella Street, Burnley, Lancashire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Carter is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) within the Lancashire area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Burnley, which involved both the exploitation of a minor and a drug-fuelled attempted robbery at knifepoint, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his history of psychotic disorder linked to heavy cannabis and cocaine use requires the most intensive substance misuse and mental health monitoring by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Carter’s details are logged on the national police database for a decade. Authorities state that his predatory behavior in Burnley and his willingness to use a weapon while on bail require permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to contact the victim, possess a weapon, or breach his licensing conditions will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the community and to uphold the protection of the public from further violent and sexual harm.
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