Carl Smith

Carl Smith

36, Male Custodial - 20y 2023-11-10

South Staffordshire

Offender ID: 1df97f2d-71d2-459e-a9e8-da13d2b9c05d

Offence Summary

Carl Smith inflicted a campaign of physical and emotional abuse on a girl, including raping and sexually assaulting her multiple times. He was convicted by a jury and jailed for 20 years at Birmingham Crown Court.

Full Description

A child sex offender from South Staffordshire has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following a conviction for serious sexual offences against a young girl. Carl Smith, aged 36 and of no fixed abode, was found guilty by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court on 10 November 2023 after a four-day trial in September 2023.

The offences, which involved a sustained campaign of physical and emotional abuse, came to light when they were reported to Staffordshire Police in July 2022, leading to Smith's arrest. Despite denying the allegations, Smith was convicted on two counts of rape of a girl and six counts of sexual assault of a girl. The abuse occurred in South Staffordshire, though specific dates for the incidents were not detailed in the court proceedings.

Two counts of rape
Six counts of sexual assault

In addition to the custodial sentence, Smith was made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and a restraining order to protect the survivor. The case was handled by Detective Sergeant Claire Mace of Staffordshire Police, who commended the survivor's bravery in reporting the abuse.

'The survivor in this case has shown immense bravery to come forward and report what happened,' said Detective Sergeant Mace. 'I can only hope the outcome of this investigation has given her some form of closure following the abuse she suffered at the hands of Smith.' Staffordshire Police emphasised their commitment to pursuing perpetrators of violence and abuse against women and girls, with ongoing work to prevent such offences and support victims.

This conviction underscores the robust action taken by Staffordshire Police against child sex offenders, ensuring that justice is served for serious crimes of this nature. The trial and sentencing were reported directly by Staffordshire Police on their official website.

Location

County: South Staffordshire

Case Details

Police Force: Staffordshire Police

Sentence Length: 20 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: March 2037
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: November 2043
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Staffordshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: staffordshire.police.uk

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